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

十手

實手実手

Readings

Kana: じって、じゅって
Romaji: jitte, jutte
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

short truncheon with a hook made of metal or wood (used by policeman and private thief-takers in Edo Japan)

Note: archaism

Kanji

Readings: ジュウ、 ジッ、 ジュッ、 とお、 と
Meaning: ten
Readings: シュ、 ズ、 て、 て-、 -て、 た-
Meaning: hand
Readings: ジツ、 シツ、 み、 みの.る、 まこと.に、 みの.り、 みち.る
Meanings: truth, reality
Readings: ジツ、 シツ、 み、 みの.る、 まこと、 みの、 みち.る
Meanings: reality, truth