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

毬、球
まり
ball (for sport, games, etc.); kemari; type of football played by courtiers in ancient Japan
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蹴鞠

けまり、しゅうきく
kemari; type of football played by courtiers in ancient Japan
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手毬

手鞠、手まり
てまり
traditional Japanese handball game
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鞠問

鞫問
きくもん
examination; interrogation; questioning
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鞠躬如

きっきゅう如
きっきゅうじょ、きくきゅうじょ
deferential; humble; reverent; respectful
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推鞠

推鞫
すいきく
investigating (e.g. a criminal)