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

味噌擂り坊主

Reading

Kana: みそすりぼうず
Romaji: misosuribouzu
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

low-ranking monk (tasked with doing kitchen chores)

2

monk

Note: derogatory

Kanji

Readings: ミ、 あじ、 あじ.わう
Meanings: flavor, taste
Readings: ソウ、 ショウ、 ソ、 かまびす.しい
Meaning: boisterous
Readings: ライ、 す.る
Meanings: grind, mash, grate
Readings: ボウ、 ボッ
Meanings: boy, priest's residence, priest
Readings: シュ、 ス、 シュウ、 ぬし、 おも、 あるじ
Meanings: lord, chief, master, main thing, principal