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

細ら

細れ、 細

Readings

Kana: ささら、さざら、さざれ
Romaji: sasara, sazara, sazare
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

small; little; fine

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

fine pattern

Note: archaism
See also: 細形
3

pebble

Note: abbreviation
See also: 細石

Kanji

Readings: サイ、 ほそ.い、 ほそ.る、 こま.か、 こま.かい
Meanings: dainty, get thin, taper, slender, narrow, detailed, precise