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

竹の子

筍、 笋

Readings

Kana: たけのこ、たかんな、たかむな、たこうな
Romaji: takenoko, takanna, takamuna, takouna
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

bamboo shoot

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

inexperienced doctor; quack

Note: abbreviation; word usually written using kana alone
See also: 筍医者

Kanji

Readings: チク、 たけ
Meaning: bamboo
Readings: シ、 ス、 ツ、 こ、 -こ、 ね
Meanings: child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac
Readings: ジュン、 シュン、 イン、 たけのこ、 たかんな
Meaning: bamboo shoot
Readings: ジュン、 シュン、 イン、 たけのこ、 たかんな
Meaning: bamboo shoot