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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

熨斗

熨

Readings

Kana: のし、ぬし
Romaji: noshi, nushi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

noun
1

long thin strip of dried sea-ear or paper attached to a gift

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

熨
Readings: イ、 ウツ、 のし、 おさ.える、 の.す、 ひのし
Meanings: flatiron, smooth out
斗
Readings: ト、 トウ
Meanings: Big Dipper, ten sho (vol), sake dipper, dots and cross radical (no. 68)

Example Sentence

あんな妹達(いもうとたち)でよければ、ノシをつけてさしあげますよ。
➥If those little brats of sisters are good enough I'll make a gift of them to you!
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