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

険阻

嶮岨

Reading

Kana: けんそ
Romaji: kenso
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

precipice; steep (e.g. mountain pass)

Kanji

Readings: ケン、 けわ.しい
Meanings: precipitous, inaccessible place, impregnable position, steep place, sharp eyes
Readings: ソ、 はば.む
Meanings: thwart, separate from, prevent, obstruct, deter, impede
Readings: ケン、 けわ.しい
Meanings: inaccessible place, impregnable position, steep place, sharp eyes
Readings: ソ、 ショ、 いしやま、 そば
Meaning: a rocky mountain