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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

掘りごたつ

掘り炬燵、 掘り火燵、 掘炬燵掘火燵

Reading

Kana: ほりごたつ
Romaji: horigotatsu
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

sunken kotatsu; low table over a hole in the floor (may have a heat source underneath and a hanging quilt to retain warmth)

See also: 炬燵

Kanji

Readings: クツ、 ほ.る
Meanings: dig, delve, excavate
Readings: コ、 キョ
Meanings: torch, signal fire
Reading: タツ
Meanings: foot warmer, (kokuji)
Readings: カ、 ひ、 -び、 ほ-
Meaning: fire