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

罰一

ばつ一、 バツ1

Readings

Kana: ばついち、バツいち、バツイチ
Romaji: batsuichi, batsuichi, batsuichi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

being once divorced; one-time divorcee; one x mark, i.e. one name struck from the koseki

Note: word usually written using kana alone; jocular, humorous term
See also: 戸籍

Kanji

Readings: バツ、 バチ、 ハツ、 ばっ.する
Meanings: penalty, punishment
Readings: イチ、 イツ、 ひと-、 ひと.つ
Meanings: one, one radical (no.1)