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

斑猫

斑蝥

Readings

Kana: はんみょう、ハンミョウ
Romaji: hanmyō, hanmyō
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

tiger beetle (esp. the Japanese tiger beetle, Cicindela japonica)

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

blister beetle; oil beetle

Note: colloquialism
See also: 土斑猫

Kanji

Readings: ハン、 ふ、 まだら
Meanings: spot, blemish, speck, patches
Readings: ビョウ、 ねこ
Meaning: cat