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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

鯱張る

しゃちほこ張る、 鯱鉾ばる

Readings

Kana: しゃちほこばる、しゃっちょこばる、しゃちこばる
Romaji: shachihokobaru, shatchokobaru, shachikobaru
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

v5r
vi
1

to stand on ceremony

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

to stiffen up (the nerves); to be tense

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

鯱
Readings: しゃちほこ、 しゃち
Meanings: fabulous dolphin-like fish, killer whale, (kokuji)
張
Readings: チョウ、 は.る、 -は.り、 -ば.り
Meanings: lengthen, counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, spread, put up (tent)
鉾
Readings: ボウ、 ム、 ほこ
Meanings: halberd, arms, festival float