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

粕、 糟

Readings

Kana: かす、カス
Romaji: kasu, kasu
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

dregs; sediment; grounds; meal

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

lees (esp. sake)

Note: often 粕
Note: word usually written using kana alone
3

leftovers; by-product

Note: word usually written using kana alone
4

worthless item; thing of little to no value

Note: word usually written using kana alone
5

dregs (e.g. of society); scum; dross

Note: word usually written using kana alone
6

card only worth 1 point (in hanafuda)

Note: word usually written using kana alone
See also: カス札

Kanji

Readings: シ、 サイ、 おり、 か.す
Meanings: dregs, grounds
Readings: ハク、 かす
Meanings: scrap, waste
Readings: コウ、 ソウ、 ぬか
Meanings: dregs, sediment, grounds