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

鑽る

鑚る

Reading

Kana: きる
Romaji: kiru
Kana
Romaji

Definition

v5r
vt
1

to start a fire (with wood-wood friction or by striking metal against stone)

Note: obscure term

Kanji

Readings: サン、 き.る
Meaning: make fire by rubbing sticks
Readings: サン、 き.る
Meaning: make fire by rubbing sticks