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

升席

枡席

Reading

Kana: ますせき
Romaji: masuseki
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

tatami "box seat" for four people at sumo, kabuki, etc.

Kanji

Readings: ショウ、 ます
Meanings: measuring box, 1.8 liter
Readings: セキ、 むしろ
Meanings: seat, mat, occasion, place
Reading: ます
Meanings: measuring box, (kokuji)