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

枕草子

枕の草子、 枕草紙

Reading

Kana: まくらのそうし
Romaji: makuranosoushi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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The Pillow Book (by Sei Shonagon)

Kanji

Readings: チン、 シン、 まくら
Meaning: pillow
Readings: ソウ、 くさ、 くさ-、 -ぐさ
Meanings: grass, weeds, herbs, pasture, write, draft
Readings: シ、 ス、 ツ、 こ、 -こ、 ね
Meanings: child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac
Readings: シ、 かみ
Meaning: paper