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

N5
たがう
Definition
to differ, to be different, to run counter to, to change (into something out of the ordinary)
N4
とどめる
Definition
to stop, to stay (e.g. the night), to cease, to put an end to, to contain, to keep (in position, in place), to limit, to record (e.g. a fact), to retain
N3
きつい
Definition
intense, severe, hard, determined, forceful, formidable, strong, tight, close
N2
きげん
Definition
term, period, time frame, time limit, deadline, cutoff (date)
N1
おしえ
Definition
teaching, instruction, teachings, precept, lesson, doctrine