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

Word

たくみ、しょう
workman; artisan; mechanic; carpenter; craft; skill; means; idea
Word

師匠

ししょう
master; teacher; coach who owns his stable
Word

意匠

いしょう
design
Word

巨匠

きょしょう
master; masterhand; maestro
Word

鷹匠

たかじょう
falconer; hawker
Word

工匠

こうしょう
artisan; mechanic
Word

飛騨の匠

ひだのたくみ
historical system whereby the Hida region provided 10 carpenters per village the central government in place of taxes
Word

刀匠

とうしょう
swordsmith
Word

匠気

しょうき
affectation; desire to be impressive
Word

宗匠

そうしょう
master; teacher