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

茅の輪

Reading

Kana: ちのわ
Romaji: chinowa
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

cogon grass ring (through which people pass during summer purification rites)

See also: 夏越の祓

Kanji

Readings: ボウ、 ミョウ、 かや、 ちがや
Meaning: miscanthus reed
Readings: リン、 わ
Meanings: wheel, ring, circle, link, loop, counter for wheels and flowers