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

宵っぱり

宵っ張り

Reading

Kana: よいっぱり
Romaji: yoippari
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

night owl; nighthawk; late bird

vs
2

to stay up late; to keep late hours

Kanji

Readings: ショウ、 よい
Meanings: wee hours, evening, early night
Readings: チョウ、 は.る、 -は.り、 -ば.り
Meanings: lengthen, counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, spread, put up (tent)