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

篝火

かがり火

Reading

Kana: かがりび
Romaji: kagaribi
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

fire built in an iron basket (watch fire, fishing fire, etc.); bonfire; campfire

See also:
2

brothel-keeper (Edo period)

Note: archaism

Kanji

Readings: コウ、 かがりび、 かがり、 ふせご
Meanings: campfire, fishing fire, beacon basket
Readings: カ、 ひ、 -び、 ほ-
Meaning: fire