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

鍾馗

鍾き

Reading

Kana: しょうき
Romaji: shōki
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

Shoki the Plague-Queller; Zhong Kui (traditional Chinese deity said to prevent plagues and ward off evil beings); vanquisher of ghosts and evil beings, and reputedly able to command 80,000 demons

2

Shoki (WWII fighter aircraft)

Kanji

Readings: ショウ、 シュ、 あつ.める、 さかずき、 かね
Meanings: spindle, gather, collect
Reading: 
Meaning: road