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

鯱鉾立ち

Reading

Kana: さっちょこだち
Romaji: satchokodachi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

handstand; headstand

Note: obscure term
See also: 鯱立ち (reading しゃちほこだち, entry #1)

Kanji

Readings: しゃちほこ、 しゃち
Meanings: fabulous dolphin-like fish, killer whale, (kokuji)
Readings: ボウ、 ム、 ほこ
Meanings: halberd, arms, festival float
Readings: リツ、 リュウ、 リットル、 た.つ、 -た.つ、 た.ち-、 た.てる、 -た.てる、 た.て-、 たて-、 -た.て、 -だ.て、 -だ.てる
Meanings: stand up, rise, set up, erect