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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玉筋魚

いかなご、イカナゴ
Japanese sand lance (Ammodytes personatus); Pacific sandeel
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玉屋

たまや
jeweler
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玉鋼

たまはがね
steel made from iron sand or black sand (used in sword blades)
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玉の輿に乗る

たまのこしにのる
to marry into a family of rank; to marry money
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玉菜

たまな
cabbage
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玉の帯

ごくのおび
special leather belt used in ceremonial court dress, covered in black lacquer and decorated with stones and jewels
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玉の緒

たまのお
bead string; thread of life
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玉砂利

たまじゃり
gravel
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玉の輿

玉のこし
たまのこし
palanquin set with jewels; money and social status gained by marrying a rich and powerful man
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玉子丼

たまごどんぶり
bowl of rice topped with boiled eggs