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

固めの杯

固めの盃

Reading

Kana: かためのさかずき
Romaji: katamenosakazuki
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

cup of sake used to drink to the establishment of a partnership, commitment to marriage, etc.; nuptial cup of sake

Kanji

Readings: コ、 かた.める、 かた.まる、 かた.まり、 かた.い
Meanings: harden, set, clot, curdle
Readings: ハイ、 さかずき
Meanings: counter for cupfuls, wine glass, glass, toast
Readings: ハイ、 さかずき
Meanings: glass, cup