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

Reading

Kana: かんな
Romaji: kanna
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

plane (for working with wood)

Kanji

Readings: ホウ、 ビョウ、 かんな
Meaning: carpenter's plane

Example Sentences

まず(いた)のかんながけをしてください。
➥Try the board surface first.
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ドアが(わく)()わなければ()うまでドアにかんなをかけなければならない。
➥If a door doesn't fit the casing, we must plane it carefully until it does.
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