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

たたき台

叩き台、 敲き台

Reading

Kana: たたきだい
Romaji: tatakidai
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

chopping block

See also: 叩く (reading たたく, entry #1)
2

springboard for discussion; draft proposal; tentative plan

Kanji

Readings: ダイ、 タイ、 うてな、 われ、 つかさ
Meanings: pedestal, a stand, counter for machines and vehicles
Readings: コウ、 たた.く、 はた.く、 すぎ
Meanings: strike, beat, hit, thrash, criticize
Readings: コウ、 たた.く
Meanings: strike, beat, hit