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

黐躑躅

餅躑躅

Readings

Kana: もちつつじ、モチツツジ
Romaji: mochitsutsuji, mochitsutsuji
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

Rhododendron macrosepalum

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

Japanese azalea (Rhododendron japonicum); renge azalea

Note: word usually written using kana alone; archaism
See also: 蓮華躑躅 (reading れんげつつじ)

Kanji

Readings: チ、 リ、 もち
Meaning: bird-lime
Readings: テキ、 しゃが.む、 たちもとお.る
Meanings: squat, sit on heels, loiter
Readings: チョク、 タク
Meanings: tap with the feet, ruins
Readings: ヘイ、 ヒョウ、 もち、 もちい
Meaning: mochi rice cake