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

麻姑掻痒

Reading

Kana: まこそうよう
Romaji: makosouyou
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

things happening exactly as one pleases (wishes); someone being very attentive to one's wishes

Note: yojijukugo

Kanji

Readings: マ、 マア、 あさ
Meanings: hemp, flax, numb
Readings: コ、 しゅうとめ、 しゅうと、 おば、 しばらく
Meaning: mother-in-law
Readings: ソウ、 か.く
Meanings: scratch, rake, comb, paddle, behead
Readings: ヨウ、 かゆ.がる、 かさ、 かゆ.い
Meaning: itchy