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

桐花大綬章

Reading

Kana: きりはなだいじゅしょう
Romaji: kirihanadaijushō
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers

Kanji

Readings: トウ、 ドウ、 きり
Meaning: paulownia
Readings: カ、 ケ、 はな
Meaning: flower
Readings: ダイ、 タイ、 おお-、 おお.きい、 -おお.いに
Meanings: large, big
Readings: ジュ、 ひも
Meaning: ribbon
Reading: ショウ
Meanings: badge, chapter, composition, poem, design