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

Reading

Kana: かぶら
Romaji: kabura
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

turnip-shaped whistle made of hollowed-out wood or deer horn (attached to an arrow to sound when fired)

Note: abbreviation
See also:
2

arrow with such a whistle attached

See also: 鏑矢

Kanji

Readings: テキ、 かぶら、 かぶらや、 やじり
Meaning: arrowhead