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

江戸花菖蒲

Reading

Kana: えどはなしょうぶ
Romaji: edohanashōbu
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

Iris ensata; Edo Japanese iris

Kanji

Readings: コウ、 え
Meanings: creek, inlet, bay
Readings: コ、 と
Meanings: door, counter for houses, door radical (no. 63)
Readings: カ、 ケ、 はな
Meaning: flower
Reading: ショウ
Meaning: iris
Readings: ホ、 ボ、 フ、 ブ、 がま、 かば、 かま
Meanings: bullrush, flag, cattail