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

天南星

Readings

Kana: てんなんしょう、テンナンショウ
Romaji: tennanshō, tennanshō
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

jack-in-the-pulpit; cobra lily (plant of genus Arisaema)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: テン、 あまつ、 あめ、 あま-
Meanings: heavens, sky, imperial
Readings: ナン、 ナ、 みなみ
Meaning: south
Readings: セイ、 ショウ、 ほし、 -ぼし
Meanings: star, spot, dot, mark