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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

彩なす

綾なす、 操す

Reading

Kana: あやなす
Romaji: ayanasu
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

v5s
vt
1

to decorate with many bright colours (colors); to create a beautiful variegated pattern

Note: Only 彩なす、 綾なす
2

to manipulate skillfully

Kanji

彩
Readings: サイ、 いろど.る
Meanings: coloring, paint, makeup
綾
Readings: リン、 あや
Meanings: design, figured cloth, twill
操
Readings: ソウ、 サン、 みさお、 あやつ.る
Meanings: maneuver, manipulate, operate, steer, chastity, virginity, fidelity

Example Sentence

錦(にしき)あやなす木々(きぎ)で山(やま)が染(そ)まっていた。
➥The mountainside was ablaze with the autumn colors of the trees.
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