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

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はず
expectation that something took place, will take place or was in some state; it should be so; bound to be; expected to be; must be; nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
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はず押し

筈押し
はずおし
pushing up with hands under opponent's armpits; armpit push
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弓筈

弓弭
ゆみはず、ゆはず
nock (of a bow)
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手筈

手はず
てはず
arrangement; plan; programme; program
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矢筈

やはず
nock of an arrow; forked tool used for hanging scrolls
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其の筈

その筈
そのはず
only natural; no wonder; as expected; of course; as it should be
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筈緒

はずお
hemp rope fastened from the bow of a Japanese ship to the tip of the mast
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矢筈模様

やはずもよう
herring-bone pattern; herringbone pattern