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

煎餅

Reading

Kana: せんべい
Romaji: senbei
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

rice cracker; Japanese cracker; rice cookie; wafer

Kanji

Readings: セン、 せん.じる、 い.る、 に.る
Meanings: broil, parch, roast, boil
Readings: ヘイ、 ヒョウ、 もち、 もちい
Meaning: mochi rice cake

Example Sentence

あらやだ、このお煎餅(せんべい)もう湿気(しけ)ってる。
➥Yecch. This rice cracker is soggy.
Full Entry➤