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

鳥兜

鳥甲、 鳥頭

Readings

Kana: とりかぶと、トリカブト
Romaji: torikabuto, torikabuto
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

aconite (esp. species Aconitum japonicum); wolfsbane; monkshood

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

traditional bugaku hat

Kanji

Readings: チョウ、 とり
Meanings: bird, chicken
Readings: トウ、 ト、 かぶと
Meanings: helmet, head piece
Readings: コウ、 カン、 きのえ
Meanings: armor, high (voice), A grade, first class, former, instep, carapace
Readings: トウ、 ズ、 ト、 あたま、 かしら、 -がしら、 かぶり
Meanings: head, counter for large animals