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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一言居士

いちげんこじ、いちごんこじ
person who is ready to comment on every subject; ready critic
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一芝居

ひとしばい
trick; act
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一人芝居

独り芝居
ひとりしばい
one-person show; one-woman show; one-man show; performing solo; monodrama
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隠居仕事

いんきょしごと
post-retirement job; work done by a retired person where earning an income is not a primary concern
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雲居

雲井
くもい
sky; cloud; distant place; high place; imperial court
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円居

まどい
small gathering; happy circle
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猿芝居

さるしばい
monkey show
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仮住

仮住まい、仮住い、仮住居
かりずまい
temporary residence
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家居

いえい、かきょ
staying at home
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鬼の居ぬ間に洗濯

exp
おにのいぬまにせんたく
when the cat's away, the mice will play; relaxing while the demon is out