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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按司

あじ、あんじ、あんず
chieftain (of the Ryukyu Kingdom)
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あん摩

按摩
あんま
massage, esp. the Anma Japanese type of massage; masseur; masseuse; massager; blind person (as many were traditionally massagers)
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按察使

按察
あぜち、あんさつし
travelling inspector of the provincial governments (Nara- and Heian-period position)
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塩梅

按排、按配、案配、安排
あんばい
seasoning; flavour; flavor; condition; state; situation; arrangement; assignment; adjustment
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按摩さん

あんまさん
masseuse; masseur
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案分

按分、あん分
あんぶん
proportional division; proportional distribution
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案ずる

按ずる
vt
あんずる
to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to fear; to investigate; to consider; to plan; to pat; to rub; to take a sword in one's hand
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案じる

按じる
v1
vt
あんじる
to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to fear; to investigate; to consider; to plan; to pat; to rub; to take a sword in one's hand
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按摩師

あんまし
masseuse; masseur
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按摩膏

あんまこう
massaging plaster