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

葦の髄から天井を覗く

Reading

Kana: よしのずいからてんじょうをのぞく
Romaji: yoshinozuikaratenjōwonozoku
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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to have a narrow view of things; to look at the ceiling through a reed

Kanji

Readings: イ、 しお.れる、 しな.びる、 しぼ.む、 な.える
Meanings: reed, bullrush
Reading: ズイ
Meanings: marrow, pith, essence
Readings: テン、 あまつ、 あめ、 あま-
Meanings: heavens, sky, imperial
Readings: セイ、 ショウ、 い
Meanings: well, well crib, town, community
Readings: シ、 のぞ.く、 うかが.う
Meanings: peep, peek, come in sight