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

巻き簾

巻き簀、 巻きす

Reading

Kana: まきす
Romaji: makisu
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

"sushi mat" (bamboo mat used in food preparation, especially to roll makizushi)

See also: 巻寿司

Kanji

Readings: カン、 ケン、 ま.く、 まき、 ま.き
Meanings: scroll, volume, book, part, roll up, wind up, tie, coil, counter for texts (or book scrolls)
Readings: レン、 すだれ、 す
Meanings: bamboo screen, rattan blind
Readings: サク、 ジャク、 セキ、 す
Meaning: rough mat (reeds)