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

蚊トンボ

蚊蜻蛉

Readings

Kana: かトンボ、かとんぼ
Romaji: katonbo, katonbo
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

crane fly; daddy longlegs (insect of family Tipulidae)

See also: 大蚊
2

a tall, gangly person; string bean

Note: derogatory

Kanji

Readings: ブン、 か
Meaning: mosquito
Reading: セイ
Meaning: dragonfly
Reading: レイ
Meanings: dragonfly, moon moth