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

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Readings

Kana: しゃが、シャガ
Romaji: shaga, shaga
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

fringed iris (Iris japonica); Japanese iris

Note: word usually written using kana alone
See also: 姫著莪

Kanji

Readings: チョ、 チャク、 あらわ.す、 いちじる.しい
Meanings: renowned, publish, write, remarkable, phenomenal, put on, don, wear, arrival, finish (race), counter for suits of clothing, literary work
Reading: 
Meaning: type of thistle