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

枯滝

涸滝、 涸れ滝、 枯れ滝

Reading

Kana: かれたき
Romaji: karetaki
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

dried up waterfall; dry waterfall

Note: esp. 涸滝
2

simulated waterfall in a dry garden

Note: esp. 枯滝

Kanji

Readings: コ、 か.れる、 か.らす
Meanings: wither, die, dry up, be seasoned
Readings: ロウ、 ソウ、 たき
Meanings: waterfall, rapids, cascade
Readings: コ、 カク、 か.れる、 か.らす、 こお.る
Meanings: dry up, mature