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

Word

火鑽り

火切り、燧
ひきり
hand drilling (to start a fire); hand drill
Word

火打ち石

火打石、燧石
ひうちいし、すいせき
flint
Word

火打ち金

火打金、燧鉄
ひうちがね
striker (triangular piece of steel used with flint to create sparks)