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

榕樹

Readings

Kana: がじゅまる、ようじゅ、カジュマル
Romaji: gajumaru, youju, kajumaru
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

Chinese banyan (Ficus microcarpa or Ficus retusa); Malayan banyan; Indian laurel

Note: がじゅまる is originally from Okinawa dialect
Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: ヨウ、 あこう
Meaning: evergreen mulberry
Readings: ジュ、 き
Meanings: timber, trees, wood, establish, set up