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

虫眼鏡

虫メガネ

Readings

Kana: むしめがね、むしメガネ
Romaji: mushimegane, mushimegane
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

magnifying glass

2

wrestler of the lowest rank

(Sumo term)
Note: slang

Kanji

Readings: チュウ、 キ、 むし
Meanings: insect, bug, temper
Readings: ガン、 ゲン、 まなこ、 め
Meaning: eyeball
Readings: キョウ、 ケイ、 かがみ
Meanings: mirror, speculum, barrel-head, round rice-cake offering