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

草鞋虫

Reading

Kana: わらじむし
Romaji: warajimushi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

wood louse; wood lice; slater

Kanji

Readings: ソウ、 くさ、 くさ-、 -ぐさ
Meanings: grass, weeds, herbs, pasture, write, draft
Readings: アイ、 カイ、 わらじ、 くつ
Meaning: straw sandals
Readings: チュウ、 キ、 むし
Meanings: insect, bug, temper