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

がり勉

ガリ勉、 我利勉

Readings

Kana: がりべん、ガリべん
Romaji: gariben, gariben
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

drudge; grind; swot; someone who studies too much

vs
2

cram-study (for exam, etc.); swotting

Kanji

Readings: ベン、 つと.める
Meanings: exertion, endeavour, encourage, strive, make effort, diligent
Readings: ガ、 われ、 わ、 わ.が-、 わが-
Meanings: ego, I, selfish, our, oneself
Readings: リ、 き.く
Meanings: profit, advantage, benefit