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

犢鼻褌

Readings

Kana: ふんどし、ふどし、たふさぎ、とうさぎ、とくびこん
Romaji: fundoshi, fudoshi, tafusagi, tousagi, tokubikon
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

loincloth; breechcloth; breechclout; traditional Japanese male underwear

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

kimono underskirt

See also: 腰巻
3

wrestler's ornamental apron

(Sumo term)

Kanji

Readings: コン、 ふんどし
Meaning: loincloth
Readings: トク、 こうし
Meaning: calf
Readings: ビ、 はな
Meanings: nose, snout