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

嚆矢

Reading

Kana: こうし
Romaji: koushi
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

arrow to which is attached a turnip-shaped whistle made of hollowed-out wood or deer horn; whistling arrow used to signal the start of battle

See also: 鏑矢
2

the start of things

Kanji

Readings: コウ、 さけ.ぶ
Meaning: call
Readings: シ、 や
Meanings: dart, arrow