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

とろろ昆布

Readings

Kana: とろろこんぶ、とろろこぶ
Romaji: tororokonbu, tororokobu
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

shredded kombu

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

Kjellmaniella gyrata (species of kelp)

Kanji

Reading: コン
Meanings: descendants, elder brother, insect
Readings: フ、 ぬの
Meanings: linen, cloth, spread, distribute