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

雑魚

雑喉

Readings

Kana: ざこ、じゃこ、ざっこ、ざっこう、いざこ、ざこう
Romaji: zako, jako, zakko, zakkou, izako, zakou
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

small fish; small fry

2

person of low social standing

Kanji

Readings: ザツ、 ゾウ、 まじ.える、 まじ.る
Meaning: miscellaneous
Readings: ギョ、 うお、 さかな、 -ざかな
Meaning: fish
Readings: コウ、 のど
Meanings: throat, voice

Example Sentence

この(かわ)には雑魚(じゃこ)がたくさんいる。
➥This river abounds in small fish.
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