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

蘿蔔

清白

Readings

Kana: すずしろ、らふく
Romaji: suzushiro, rafuku
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

daikon (variety of large white Oriental radish, Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus) (primarily used in context of the seven spring herbs)

Note: obscure term
See also: 大根 春の七草

Kanji

Readings: ラ、 つた
Meaning: ivy
Readings: フク、 ホク
Meanings: giant radish, daikon
Readings: セイ、 ショウ、 シン、 きよ.い、 きよ.まる、 きよ.める
Meanings: pure, purify, cleanse, exorcise, Manchu dynasty
Readings: ハク、 ビャク、 しろ、 しら-、 しろ.い
Meaning: white