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

Readings

Kana: あざ、アザ
Romaji: aza, aza
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

birthmark; nevus

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

bruise

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: シ、 あざ、 ほくろ
Meanings: birthmark, mole
Readings: アン、 エン、 ほくろ
Meanings: mole, scar, blemish

Example Sentences

(かれ)全身(ぜんしん)あざだらけだった。
➥He was covered with bruises.
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両足(りょうあし)(あざ)ができてしまいました。
➥I got bruises on both legs.
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この()まれつきのあざに(なや)んでいます。
➥I'm troubled by this birth-mark.
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(かれ)(なぐ)られて(あお)あざができた。
➥He was beaten black and blue.
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(かれ)はけんかしてあざだらけになった。
➥He had bruises all over after the fight.
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(ちい)さなあざは彼女(かのじょ)(うつく)しさを(すこ)しも(そこ)なわなかった。
➥The tiny birthmark took nothing from her loveliness.
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