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

曼珠沙華

Readings

Kana: まんじゅしゃげ、マンジュシャゲ
Romaji: manjushage, manjushage
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

red spider lily (Lycoris radiata); cluster amaryllis; cluster belladonna; manjusaka

See also: 彼岸花 (reading ひがんばな)

Kanji

Readings: マン、 バン、 なが.い
Meanings: wide, beautiful
Readings: シュ、 たま
Meanings: pearl, gem, jewel
Readings: サ、 シャ、 すな、 よなげる
Meaning: sand
Readings: カ、 ケ、 はな
Meanings: splendor, flower, petal, shine, luster, ostentatious, showy, gay, gorgeous