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

源氏星

Reading

Kana: げんじぼし
Romaji: genjiboshi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

Rigel (star in the constellation Orion); Beta Orionis; Beta Ori; Genji star

(Astronomy, etc. term)
See also: リゲル

Kanji

Readings: ゲン、 みなもと
Meanings: source, origin
Readings: シ、 うじ、 -うじ
Meanings: family name, surname, clan
Readings: セイ、 ショウ、 ほし、 -ぼし
Meanings: star, spot, dot, mark