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

筑紫石楠花

Readings

Kana: つくししゃくなげ、ツクシシャクナゲ
Romaji: tsukushishakunage, tsukushishakunage
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

Tsukushi rhododendron; Rhododendron metternichii var.

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Reading: チク
Meaning: an ancient musical instrument
Readings: シ、 むらさき
Meanings: purple, violet
Readings: セキ、 シャク、 コク、 いし
Meaning: stone
Readings: ナン、 ダン、 ゼン、 ネン、 くす、 くすのき
Meaning: camphor tree
Readings: カ、 ケ、 はな
Meaning: flower