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

Readings

Kana: あずさ、し、アズサ
Romaji: azusa, shi, azusa
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

Japanese cherry birch (Betula grossa)

Note: word usually written using kana alone
See also: 夜糞峰榛
2

yellow catalpa (Catalpa ovata)

See also: キササゲ
3

Japanese mallotus (Mallotus japonicus)

See also: 赤芽柏
4

printing block

5

catalpa bow

Note: abbreviation
See also: 梓弓
6

catalpa medium

Note: abbreviation
See also: 梓巫女

Kanji

Readings: シ、 あずさ
Meanings: catalpa tree, woodblock printing