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

黄鐘

Reading

Kana: おうしき
Romaji: oushiki
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

(in Japan) 8th note of the ancient chromatic scale (approx. A)

See also: 十二律 林鐘

Kanji

Readings: コウ、 オウ、 き、 こ-
Meaning: yellow
Readings: ショウ、 かね
Meanings: bell, gong, chimes

黄鐘

Reading

Kana: こうしょう
Romaji: koushō
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

(in China) 1st note of the ancient chromatic scale (approx. D)

See also: 壱越 十二律
2

eleventh lunar month

Kanji

Readings: コウ、 オウ、 き、 こ-
Meaning: yellow
Readings: ショウ、 かね
Meanings: bell, gong, chimes