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

舵取り

かじ取り、 楫取り

Reading

Kana: かじとり
Romaji: kajitori
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

vs
1

steering; helmsman; coxswain

2

guidance; leadership; leader

Kanji

Readings: ダ、 タ、 かじ
Meanings: rudder, helm, wheel
Readings: シュ、 と.る、 と.り、 と.り-、 とり、 -ど.り
Meanings: take, fetch, take up
Readings: シュウ、 ショウ、 かじ、 かい
Meaning: sculling oar