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

茅葺き

かや葺、 茅ぶき、 茅葺、 萱ぶき萱葺

Reading

Kana: かやぶき
Romaji: kayabuki
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

thatch roof; thatching a roof with grass

Kanji

Readings: ボウ、 ミョウ、 かや、 ちがや
Meaning: miscanthus reed
Readings: シュウ、 あし、 ふ.く、 ふき
Meanings: thatch, cover, shingle, tile
Readings: ケン、 かや、 かんぞう
Meaning: miscanthus reed