This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

八尺瓊

Reading

Kana: やさかに
Romaji: yasakani
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

large jewel

Note: archaism

Kanji

Readings: ハチ、 や、 や.つ、 やっ.つ、 よう
Meanings: eight, eight radical (no. 12)
Reading: シャク
Meanings: shaku, Japanese foot, measure, scale, rule
Readings: ケイ、 たま
Meanings: red jewel, beautiful jewel