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

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冬虫夏草

とうちゅうかそう、ふゆむしなつくさ、トウチュウカソウ
caterpillar fungus (esp. Cordyceps sinensis)
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冬至南瓜

冬至カボチャ
とうじかぼちゃ、とうじカボチャ
custom of keeping a pumpkin or squash during the winter and eating it on the day of the winter solstice
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冬尺

ふゆしゃく、フユシャク
winter moth (Geometridae spp.)
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冬芝

ふゆしば
lawn grass for cold areas
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冬至点

とうじてん
winter solstitial point
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冬季五輪

とうきごりん
Winter Olympic Games; Winter Olympics
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冬至粥

とうじがゆ
azuki bean rice gruel eaten on the day of the winter solstice (to chase away demons that spread contagious diseases)
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冬桜

ふゆざくら、フユザカラ
winter cherry (Prunus parvifolia); winter cherry blossoms
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冬菜

ふゆな
winter vegetables; winter greens; tang cai
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冬月

とうげつ
winter; winter season; winter moon