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

Readings

Kana: ほこり、ホコリ、あい
Romaji: hokori, hokori, ai
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

dust

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

one ten-billionth

Kanji

Readings: アイ、 ほこり、 ちり
Meaning: dust

Example Sentences

(あめ)(ほこり)がおさまった。
➥The rain laid the dust.
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ほこりが(つくえ)(おお)っている。
➥Dust covers the desk.
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ほこりがもうもうと()った。
➥The dust rose in clouds.
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彼女(かのじょ)はほこりを(はら)った。
➥She brushed away the dust.
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(かぜ)でほこりが()っていた。
➥Dust was blowing in the wind.
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(つくえ)はほこりで(おお)われている。
➥The desk is covered with dust.
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