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

野芥子

野罌粟、 苦菜

Readings

Kana: のげし、ノゲシ
Romaji: nogeshi, nogeshi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

sow thistle (Sonchus oleraceus); milk thistle

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: ヤ、 ショ、 の、 の-
Meanings: plains, field, rustic, civilian life
Readings: カイ、 ケ、 からし、 ごみ、 あくた
Meanings: mustard, rape, dust, trash, rubbish
Readings: シ、 ス、 ツ、 こ、 -こ、 ね
Meanings: child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac
Readings: オウ、 エイ、 ヨウ、 もたい、 ほとぎ、 かめ
Meaning: vase
Readings: ゾク、 ショク、 ソク、 あわ、 もみ
Meaning: millet
Readings: ク、 くる.しい、 -ぐる.しい、 くる.しむ、 くる.しめる、 にが.い、 にが.る
Meanings: suffering, trial, worry, hardship, feel bitter, scowl
Readings: サイ、 な
Meanings: vegetable, side dish, greens