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

折伏

Readings

Kana: しゃくぶく、じゃくぶく
Romaji: shakubuku, jakubuku
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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preaching down; breaking down somebody's false beliefs through confrontation (in order to convert them to the right faith)

(Buddhist term)

Kanji

Readings: セツ、 お.る、 おり、 お.り、 -お.り、 お.れる
Meanings: fold, break, fracture, bend, yield, submit
Readings: フク、 ふ.せる、 ふ.す
Meanings: prostrated, bend down, bow, cover, lay (pipes)