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

鞦韆

Readings

Kana: ぶらんこ、ブランコ
Romaji: buranko, buranko
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

swing; trapeze

Note: poss. from Por: balanço
Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: シュウ、 ふらん.に、 しりがい
Meaning: swing
Reading: セン
Meanings: swing, trapeze

Example Sentence

ぶらんこが上下(じょうげ)(うご)いている。
➥The swing is moving up and down.
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