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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Word

鍛冶

鍛治
かじ、たんや、かぬち
smithing; blacksmith
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冶金

やきん
metallurgy
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鍛冶屋

かじや
smith; blacksmith
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刀鍛冶

かたなかじ
swordsmith
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治具

冶具
じぐ、ジグ
jig (tool)
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遊冶郎

ゆうやろう
libertine; man of pleasure
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冶工

やこう
metallurgical worker
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冶金学者

やきんがくしゃ
metallurgist
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陶冶

とうや
training; education; cultivation