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

Readings

Kana: つんぼ、みみしい
Romaji: tsunbo, mimishii
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

deafness

2

deaf person

Note: derogatory

Kanji

Readings: ロウ、 ろう.する、 つんぼ、 みみしい
Meanings: deafness, deaf person, deafen

Example Sentences

聾唖者(ろうあしゃ)手話(しゅわ)(はな)す。
➥Deaf-mute people talk using sign language.
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当時(とうじ)はろうあ(しゃ)たちのための学校(がっこう)(ひと)つもなかった。
➥There were no schools for the deaf at that time.
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聾者(ろうしゃ)手話(しゅわ)会話(かいわ)ができる。
➥Deaf people can converse in sign language.
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