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

大纛

Reading

Kana: たいとう
Romaji: taitou
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

large decorative black flagpole tassel made from tail hair (of a yak, horse, ox, etc.) or dyed hemp

Note: also written as 大頭
2

emperor's encampment

Kanji

Readings: ダイ、 タイ、 おお-、 おお.きい、 -おお.いに
Meanings: large, big
Readings: トウ、 トク、 はたぼこ、 おにがしら
Meanings: flag, banner