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

軽羹

軽羮

Reading

Kana: かるかん
Romaji: karukan
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

steamed sweet bun made from grated yam and rice flour

Kanji

Readings: ケイ、 かる.い、 かろ.やか、 かろ.んじる
Meanings: lightly, trifling, unimportant
Readings: コウ、 カン、 あつもの
Meaning: hot soup
Readings: コウ、 カン、 あつもの
Meaning: hot soup