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

久木

Reading

Kana: ひさぎ
Romaji: hisagi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

unknown plant species (perhaps Catalpa ovata or Mallotus japonicus)

Note: archaism
See also: キササゲ 赤芽柏

Kanji

Readings: シュウ、 きささげ、 ひさぎ
Meaning: Japanese catalpa
Readings: キュウ、 ク、 ひさ.しい
Meanings: long time, old story
Readings: ボク、 モク、 き、 こ-
Meanings: tree, wood