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
なぜ、なにゆえ
Definition
why, how
N4
わかれる
Definition
to be divided, to part from, to separate (usu. for people), to bid farewell
N3
つゆ、ばいう
Definition
rainy season (in Japan from early June to mid-July), rain during the rainy season
N2
つとめる
Definition
to work (for), to be employed (at), to serve (in), to serve (as), to act (as), to fill (the position of), to play the role (of), to conduct a religious service
N1
こぼれる
Definition
to spill, to fall out of, to overflow, to peek through, to become visible (although normally not), to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)