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

蟠踞

盤踞

Reading

Kana: ばんきょ
Romaji: bankyo
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

vs
1

becoming firmly established; putting down strong roots

2

exercising authority; being dominant; holding sway

3

settling in a coiled shape

Note: orig. meaning

Kanji

Readings: ハン、 わだかま.る、 わらじむし
Meaning: coiled up
Readings: キョ、 コ、 うずく.まる
Meanings: crouch, cower
Reading: バン
Meanings: tray, shallow bowl, platter, tub, board, phonograph record