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

大和紙魚

Readings

Kana: やまとしみ、ヤマトシミ
Romaji: yamatoshimi, yamatoshimi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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Oriental silverfish (Ctenolepisma villosa)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: ダイ、 タイ、 おお-、 おお.きい、 -おお.いに
Meanings: large, big
Readings: ワ、 オ、 カ、 やわ.らぐ、 やわ.らげる、 なご.む、 なご.やか
Meanings: harmony, Japanese style, peace, soften, Japan
Readings: シ、 かみ
Meaning: paper
Readings: ギョ、 うお、 さかな、 -ざかな
Meaning: fish