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

鳶足

Reading

Kana: とんびあし
Romaji: tonbiashi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

sitting position similar to seiza (but with both legs splayed out slightly and one's backside resting directly on the ground)

See also: 正座 (reading せいざ)

Kanji

Readings: エン、 とび、 とんび
Meanings: black kite, fireman, hook
Readings: ソク、 あし、 た.りる、 た.る、 た.す
Meanings: leg, foot, be sufficient, counter for pairs of footwear