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

虎子

Readings

Kana: まる、こし
Romaji: maru, koshi
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

bedpan; chamber pot; potty

See also: 御虎子
2

baby tiger

Note: archaism

Kanji

Readings: コ、 とら
Meanings: tiger, drunkard
Readings: シ、 ス、 ツ、 こ、 -こ、 ね
Meanings: child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac

Example Sentence

(ことわざ)にもある(とお)り「虎穴(こけつ)(はい)らずんば虎子(とらこ)()ず」だ。
➥As the saying goes, "Nothing ventured, nothing gained."
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