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

沙羅

娑羅

Readings

Kana: しゃら、さら
Romaji: shara, sara
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

sal (tree) (Shorea robusta); saul

See also: 沙羅双樹
2

Japanese stewartia (Stewartia pseudocamellia)

See also: 夏椿

Kanji

Readings: サ、 シャ、 すな、 よなげる
Meaning: sand
Readings: ラ、 うすもの
Meanings: gauze, thin silk, Rome, arrange, spread out
Readings: シャ、 サ
Meaning: old woman