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

独楽

Reading

Kana: こま
Romaji: koma
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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spinning top

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: ドク、 トク、 ひと.り
Meanings: single, alone, spontaneously, Germany
Readings: ガク、 ラク、 ゴウ、 たの.しい、 たの.しむ、 この.む
Meanings: music, comfort, ease

Example Sentences

こまはぐるぐる回転(かいてん)した。
➥The top went around and around.
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スケーターはこまのようにくるくる(まわ)った。
➥The skater spun around like a top.
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