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

寄場

寄せ場

Reading

Kana: よせば
Romaji: yoseba
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

gathering place

2

labour camp for drifters, criminals, etc. (Edo period)

Note: abbreviation
See also: 人足寄場
3

entertainment hall (for rakugo, manzai, magic, music, etc.); vaudeville theater (theatre); music hall

See also: 寄席

Kanji

Readings: キ、 よ.る、 -よ.り、 よ.せる
Meanings: draw near, stop in, bring near, gather, collect, send, forward
Readings: ジョウ、 チョウ、 ば
Meanings: location, place