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

杯盤狼藉

Reading

Kana: はいばんろうぜき
Romaji: haibanrouzeki
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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glasses and plates being scattered about after a party or banquet; articles lying about in a jumble

Note: archaism; yojijukugo

Kanji

Readings: ハイ、 さかずき
Meanings: counter for cupfuls, wine glass, glass, toast
Reading: バン
Meanings: tray, shallow bowl, platter, tub, board, phonograph record
Readings: ロウ、 おおかみ
Meaning: wolf
Readings: シャ、 セキ、 ジャク、 かり.る、 ふ.む
Meanings: carpet, lend, borrow, make excuses, spread out