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

皹、 皸

Readings

Kana: ひび、あかぎれ
Romaji: hibi, akagire
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

crack; fissure

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

rift; split

Note: word usually written using kana alone
3

chaps; skin fissure

Kanji

Readings: カ、 ケ、 ひび、 すき
Meanings: fissure, crack, hole
Readings: クン、 キン、 ひび、 あかぎれ
Meaning: skin cracks or roughness
Readings: クン、 キン、 ひび、 あかぎれ
Meaning: skin cracks or roughness

Example Sentence

その茶碗(ちゃわん)にはひびがある。
➥The cup has a crack.
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