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

鸞鏡

Readings

Kana: らんきょう、らんけい
Romaji: rankyō, rankei
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

mirror with a mythical Chinese bird carved into the back

See also: 鸞鳥
2

(in Japan) 9th note of the ancient chromatic scale (approx. A sharp)

See also: 夷則 十二律

Kanji

Reading: ラン
Meanings: fabulous mythical bird, imperial
Readings: キョウ、 ケイ、 かがみ
Meanings: mirror, speculum, barrel-head, round rice-cake offering