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

芫菁

Reading

Kana: げんせい
Romaji: gensei
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

blister beetle

Note: obscure term
See also: 土斑猫
2

cantharides

See also: カンタリス

Kanji

Readings: ゲン、 ガン
Meaning: type of vetch
Readings: セイ、 ショウ
Meaning: turnip