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

品玉

Reading

Kana: しなだま
Romaji: shinadama
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

tossing several items into the air and attempting to catch them all (form of street performance)

2

sleight of hand; magic

Kanji

Readings: ヒン、 ホン、 しな
Meanings: goods, refinement, dignity, article, counter for meal courses
Readings: ギョク、 たま、 たま-、 -だま
Meanings: jewel, ball