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

双節棍

Readings

Kana: ぬんちゃく、ヌンチャク
Romaji: nunchaku, nunchaku
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

nunchaku (two linked fighting sticks); nunchak

(Martial arts term)
(Ryuukyuu-ben)
Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: ソウ、 ふた、 たぐい、 ならぶ、 ふたつ
Meanings: pair, set, comparison, counter for pairs
Readings: セツ、 セチ、 ふし、 -ぶし、 のっと
Meanings: node, season, period, occasion, verse, clause, stanza, honor, joint, knuckle, knob, knot, tune, melody
Readings: コン、 つえ
Meaning: a cane