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

腋、掖
わき
armpit; under one's arm; side; flank; beside; close to; near; by; aside; to the side; away; out of the way; off-track; off-topic; deuteragonist; supporting role; second verse (in a linked series of poems)
Word

闕腋

欠掖
けってき、けつえき
unstitched, open side of some traditional Japanese clothing; clothing with such an open side; robe worn by military officials with a round collar, unstitched open sides and no ran