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

棚から牡丹餅

棚からぼた餅

Reading

Kana: たなからぼたもち
Romaji: tanakarabotamochi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

exp
1

receiving a windfall; having an unexpected piece of good luck

See also: 棚牡丹

Kanji

Readings: ホウ、 たな、 -だな
Meanings: shelf, ledge, rack, mount, mantle, trellis
Readings: ボ、 ボウ、 おす、 お-、 おん-
Meaning: male
Readings: タン、 に
Meanings: rust-colored, red, red lead, pills, sincerity
Readings: ヘイ、 ヒョウ、 もち、 もちい
Meaning: mochi rice cake