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

波斯

Readings

Kana: ペルシャ、ペルシア
Romaji: perusha, perushia
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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Persia

Note: word usually written using kana alone; obsolete term
See also: イラン

Kanji

Readings: ハ、 なみ
Meanings: waves, billows, Poland
Readings: シ、 か、 こう、 か.く、 この、 これ、 ここに
Meanings: this, thus, such, verbal pause

Example Sentence

ガラス製品(せいひん)はペルシャからシルクロードを(とお)ってきました。
➥Glasswork came from Persia by way of the Silk Road.
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