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

庚申薔薇

Readings

Kana: こうしんばら、コウシンバラ
Romaji: koushinbara, koushinbara
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

China rose (Rosa chinensis); monthly rosebush

Note: word usually written using kana alone
See also: 長春花

Kanji

Readings: コウ、 かのえ
Meanings: 7th, 7th calendar sign
Readings: シン、 もう.す、 もう.し-、 さる
Meanings: have the honor to, sign of the monkey, 3-5PM, ninth sign of Chinese zodiac
Readings: バ、 ショウ、 ショク、 ソウ、 みずたで
Meaning: a kind of grass
Readings: ラ、 ビ、 ぜんまい
Meaning: an edible fern