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

栴檀

Reading

Kana: せんだん
Romaji: sendan
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

chinaberry; Japanese bead tree (Melia azedarach)

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

Indian sandalwood (Santalum album)

Kanji

Readings: セイ、 セン、 もみじ
Meanings: maple tree, colorful autumn foliage
Readings: ダン、 タン、 まゆみ
Meanings: cedar, sandlewood, spindle tree
Readings: レン、 おおち、 おうち
Meaning: Japanese bead tree