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

警覚策励

Reading

Kana: けいかくさくれい
Romaji: keikakusakurei
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

Zen stick (used by a Zen priest to strike an inattentive Zazen sitter)

See also: 座禅

Kanji

Readings: ケイ、 いまし.める
Meanings: admonish, commandment
Readings: カク、 おぼ.える、 さ.ます、 さ.める、 さと.る
Meanings: memorize, learn, remember, awake, sober up
Reading: サク
Meanings: scheme, plan, policy, step, means
Readings: レイ、 はげ.む、 はげ.ます
Meanings: encourage, be diligent, inspire