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

N5
Definition
person
N4
こく
Definition
measure of volume (approx. 180.39 liters, 6.37 cub. ft.), measure of a Japanese-style boat's loading capacity (approx. 278.26 liters)
N3
とし
Definition
town, city, municipal, urban
N2
とうざい、ひがしにし
Definition
east and west, Orient and Occident, East and West, Ladies and Gentlemen!, Your attention, please!, roll-up, roll-up
N1
はい、はた
Definition
sake cup, cup for alcoholic beverages, counter for cupfuls, counter for ships, octopuses and squid