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

石弓

Reading

Kana: いしゆみ
Romaji: ishiyumi
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

crossbow (incl. large models operated by a number of people)

2

netted apparatus atop a wall containing large stones, which were dropped onto attackers by cutting the net

3

slingshot; catapult

Kanji

Readings: セキ、 シャク、 コク、 いし
Meaning: stone
Readings: キュウ、 ゆみ
Meanings: bow, bow (archery, violin)
Readings: ド、 おおゆみ、 いしゆみ
Meaning: bow (arrow)