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

酸漿

鬼灯

Readings

Kana: ほおずき、ほおづき、ぬかずき、かがち、ほうずき、ホオズキ
Romaji: hoozuki, hoozuki, nukazuki, kagachi, houzuki, hoozuki
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

ground cherry (Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii); husk tomato; Chinese lantern plant

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: サン、 す.い
Meanings: acid, bitterness, sour, tart
漿
Readings: ショウ、 こんず
Meaning: a drink
Readings: キ、 おに、 おに-
Meanings: ghost, devil
Readings: トウ、 ひ、 ほ-、 ともしび、 とも.す、 あかり
Meanings: lamp, a light, light, counter for lights