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

樺太雷鳥

Readings

Kana: からふとらいちょう、カラフトライチョウ
Romaji: karafutoraichō, karafutoraichō
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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willow ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: カ、 かば、 かんば
Meanings: birch, dark red
Readings: タイ、 タ、 ふと.い、 ふと.る
Meanings: plump, thick, big around
Readings: ライ、 かみなり、 いかずち、 いかづち
Meanings: thunder, lightning bolt
Readings: チョウ、 とり
Meanings: bird, chicken