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

粉屋の泥棒

Reading

Kana: こなやのどろぼう
Romaji: konayanodorobou
Kana
Romaji

Definition

exp
1

heavily made-up woman; flour-shop burglar

Note: archaism; derogatory; idiomatic expression

Kanji

Readings: フン、 デシメートル、 こ、 こな
Meanings: flour, powder, dust
Readings: オク、 や
Meanings: roof, house, shop, dealer, seller
Readings: デイ、 ナイ、 デ、 ニ、 どろ
Meanings: mud, mire, adhere to, be attached to
Reading: ボウ
Meanings: rod, stick, cane, pole, club, line