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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

蜀江の錦

Reading

Kana: しょっこうのにしき
Romaji: shokkounonishiki
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

noun
1

type of red brocade originally from the ancient Chinese country of Shu and passed on in Japan

2

type of brocade made in Sichuan during the Ming period

Kanji

蜀
Readings: ショク、 ゾク、 いもむし
Meanings: green caterpillar, Szechwan
江
Readings: コウ、 え
Meanings: creek, inlet, bay
錦
Readings: キン、 にしき
Meanings: brocade, fine dress, honors