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

啓蟄

Reading

Kana: けいちつ
Romaji: keichitsu
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

"awakening of insects" solar term (approx. Mar. 6, the day on which hibernating insects are said to come out of the ground)

Kanji

Readings: ケイ、 ひら.く、 さと.す
Meanings: disclose, open, say
Readings: チツ、 チュウ、 ちっ.する、 かく.れる
Meaning: hibernation of insects