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

鍵っ子

Reading

Kana: かぎっこ
Romaji: kagikko
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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latchkey child

Kanji

Readings: ケン、 かぎ
Meaning: key
Readings: シ、 ス、 ツ、 こ、 -こ、 ね
Meanings: child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac

Example Sentence

(さい)ぐらいから(かぎ)()生活(せいかつ)だったんだから。
➥From about age 6, I led the life of a latchkey kid.
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