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

かね、しょう
gong; handbell
Word

鉦鼓

しょうこ、しょうご
small gong (used in gagaku)
Word

陣鐘

陣鉦
じんがね
bell or gong used to signal soldiers
Word

銅鉦ぶいぶい

どうがねぶいぶい、ドウガネブイブイ
cupreous chafer (scarabaeid beetle, Anomala cuprea)