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

構、 楮

Readings

Kana: かじ、カジ
Romaji: kaji, kaji
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera)

Note: word usually written using kana alone
See also: 梶の木

Kanji

Readings: ビ、 かじ、 こずえ
Meaning: sculling oar
Readings: コウ、 かま.える、 かま.う
Meanings: posture, build, pretend
Readings: チョ、 こうぞ
Meaning: paper mulberry

Readings

Kana: こうぞ、かぞ、コウゾ
Romaji: kouzo, kazo, kouzo
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

hybrid mulberry tree used to make Japanese paper (Broussonetia kazinoki x papyrifera)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: チョ、 こうぞ
Meaning: paper mulberry