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

模式標本

Reading

Kana: もしきひょうほん
Romaji: moshikihyōhon
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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type specimen

Kanji

Readings: モ、 ボ
Meanings: imitation, copy, mock
Reading: シキ
Meanings: style, ceremony, rite, function, method, system, form, expression
Readings: ヒョウ、 しるべ、 しるし
Meanings: signpost, seal, mark, stamp, imprint, symbol, emblem, trademark, evidence, souvenir, target
Readings: ホン、 もと
Meanings: book, present, main, origin, true, real, counter for long cylindrical things