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

鍾馗蘭

Readings

Kana: しょうきらん、ショウキラン
Romaji: shōkiran, shōkiran
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

Yoania japonica (species of orchid)

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

Lycoris traubii (species of spider lily)

Note: word usually written using kana alone
See also: 鍾馗水仙

Kanji

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