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

蝋燭の芯

蝋燭の心、 ローソクの芯

Readings

Kana: ろうそくのしん、ローソクのしん
Romaji: rousokunoshin, ro-sokunoshin
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

wick of a candle

Kanji

Readings: ロウ、 みつろう、 ろうそく
Meaning: wax
Readings: ソク、 ショク、 ともしび
Meanings: light, candlepower
Reading: シン
Meaning: wick
Readings: シン、 こころ、 -ごころ
Meanings: heart, mind, spirit, heart radical (no. 61)