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

壬生菜

みぶ菜

Readings

Kana: みぶな、ミブナ
Romaji: mibuna, mibuna
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

Brassica campestris var. laciniifolia (variety of wild mustard)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: ニン、 ジン、 イ、 みずのえ
Meaning: 9th calendar sign
Readings: セイ、 ショウ、 い.きる、 い.かす、 い.ける、 う.まれる、 うま.れる、 う.まれ、 うまれ、 う.む、 お.う、 は.える、 は.やす、 き、 なま、 なま-、 な.る、 な.す、 む.す、 -う
Meanings: life, genuine, birth
Readings: サイ、 な
Meanings: vegetable, side dish, greens