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

庄屋

荘屋

Reading

Kana: しょうや
Romaji: shōya
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

village headman

(Kansai-ben)
See also: 名主

Kanji

Readings: ショウ、 ソ、 ソウ、 ホウ
Meanings: level, in the country, manor, village, hamlet
Readings: オク、 や
Meanings: roof, house, shop, dealer, seller
Readings: ソウ、 ショウ、 チャン、 ほうき、 おごそ.か
Meanings: villa, inn, cottage, feudal manor, solemn, dignified