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

馬連

馬楝

Reading

Kana: ばれん
Romaji: baren
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

disk-shaped pad for pressing paper when making a print from a wood block; rubbing pad; baren

Kanji

Readings: バ、 うま、 うま-、 ま
Meaning: horse
Readings: レン、 つら.なる、 つら.ねる、 つ.れる、 -づ.れ
Meanings: take along, lead, join, connect, party, gang, clique
Readings: レン、 おおち、 おうち
Meaning: Japanese bead tree