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

小豆蒄

小荳蒄

Readings

Kana: しょうずく、ショウズク
Romaji: shōzuku, shōzuku
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum); cardamon

See also: カルダモン

Kanji

Readings: ショウ、 ちい.さい、 こ-、 お-、 さ-
Meanings: little, small
Readings: トウ、 ズ、 まめ、 まめ-
Meanings: beans, pea, midget
Reading: カン
Meaning: type of plant
Readings: トウ、 ズ、 まめ
Meanings: bean, nutmeg