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

海綿

Readings

Kana: かいめん、うみわた
Romaji: kaimen, umiwata
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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sponge

Kanji

Readings: カイ、 うみ
Meanings: sea, ocean
綿
Readings: メン、 わた
Meaning: cotton

Example Sentence

海綿(かいめん)(みず)吸収(きゅうしゅう)しますので水彩(すいさい)絵具(えのぐ)をぼかしたりする(とき)便利(べんり)です。
➥Sponge absorbs water so it is convenient for shading water-colours and such.
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