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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

ざる蕎麦

笊蕎麦、 ザル蕎麦、 笊そば

Readings

Kana: ざるそば、ザルそば
Romaji: zarusoba, zarusoba
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

zaru soba (soba served on a bamboo draining basket with dipping sauce)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: キョウ、 そば
Meaning: buckwheat
Readings: バク、 むぎ
Meanings: barley, wheat
Readings: ソウ、 ざる、 す
Meaning: bamboo basket