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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こも
woven straw mat (orig. made of wild rice leaves); beggar; Manchurian wild rice (Zizania latifolia)
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推薦

すいせん
recommendation; referral; endorsement
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勧める

薦める、奨める
v1
vt
すすめる
to recommend; to advise; to encourage; to offer (wine)
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真菰

真薦
まこも、マコモ
Manchurian wild rice (Zizania latifolia)
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他薦

たせん、たぜん
recommendation
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薦被り

こもかぶり
cask wrapped in straw matting; beggar
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薦挙

せんきょ
recommendation
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仙骨

薦骨
せんこつ
sacrum; sacral bone; hermitry; appearance of an hermit; unworldliness; unusual physique; outstanding appearance
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推薦状

すいせんじょう
letter of invitation; letter of recommendation; reference
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推薦書

すいせんしょ
recommendation; nomination