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

和名抄

倭名鈔

Reading

Kana: わみょうしょう
Romaji: wamyōshō
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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Wamyoruijusho (famous Heian-period Japanese dictionary)

Note: abbreviation
See also: 倭名類聚鈔 (reading わみょうるいじゅしょう)

Kanji

Readings: ワ、 オ、 カ、 やわ.らぐ、 やわ.らげる、 なご.む、 なご.やか
Meanings: harmony, Japanese style, peace, soften, Japan
Readings: メイ、 ミョウ、 な、 -な
Meanings: name, noted, distinguished, reputation
Reading: ショウ
Meanings: extract, selection, summary, copy, spread thin
Readings: ワ、 イ、 したが.う
Meanings: Yamato, ancient Japan
Reading: ショウ
Meanings: selection, summary, 1/10 shaku