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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

とぐろを巻く

塒を巻く、 蜷局を巻く

Reading

Kana: とぐろをまく
Romaji: togurowomaku
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

exp
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1

to coil itself (e.g. a snake)

2

to loaf around

Kanji

巻
Readings: カン、 ケン、 ま.く、 まき、 ま.き
Meanings: scroll, volume, book, part, roll up, wind up, tie, coil, counter for texts (or book scrolls)
塒
Readings: シ、 ジ、 ねぐら、 とや、 とぐろ
Meanings: roost, hen coop, spiral
蜷
Readings: ケン、 にな
Meaning: an edible river snail
局
Readings: キョク、 つぼね
Meanings: bureau, board, office, affair, conclusion, court lady, lady-in-waiting, her apartment