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

玉串

玉籤、 玉ぐし

Readings

Kana: たまぐし、たまくし
Romaji: tamagushi, tamakushi
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

branch of a sacred tree (esp. sakaki) with paper or cotton strips attached (used as an offering)

(Shinto term)
2

sakaki (species of evergreen sacred to Shinto, Cleyera japonica)

See also:

Kanji

Readings: ギョク、 たま、 たま-、 -だま
Meanings: jewel, ball
Readings: カン、 ケン、 セン、 くし、 つらぬ.く
Meanings: shish kebab, spit, skewer
Readings: セン、 くじ、 かずとり
Meanings: lottery, raffle