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

樗才

Reading

Kana: ちょさい
Romaji: chosai
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

deadwood

Note: word usually written using kana alone
See also: 樗材 (reading ちょざい)
2

useless person

Note: word usually written using kana alone; humble (kenjougo) language

Kanji

Readings: チョ、 おおち、 おうち
Meaning: Japanese bead tree
Reading: サイ
Meanings: genius, years old, cubic shaku