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

菰蓆

薦筵

Reading

Kana: こもむしろ
Romaji: komomushiro
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

mat of woven wild rice leaves

Note: obscure term

Kanji

Readings: コ、 こも、 まこも
Meaning: reed used for matting
Readings: セキ、 むしろ
Meanings: straw mat, matting
Readings: セン、 すす.める
Meanings: recommend, mat, advise, encourage, offer
Readings: エン、 むしろ
Meaning: straw mat