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

旱天慈雨

Reading

Kana: かんてんじう
Romaji: kantenjiu
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

welcome (beneficial) rain in a drought; realization of something eagerly looked for; a welcome relief

Kanji

Readings: カン、 ひでり
Meanings: drought, dry weather
Readings: テン、 あまつ、 あめ、 あま-
Meanings: heavens, sky, imperial
Readings: ジ、 いつく.しむ
Meaning: mercy
Readings: ウ、 あめ、 あま-、 -さめ
Meaning: rain