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

ドタキャン

Readings

Kana: ドタキャン、どたキャン
Romaji: dotakyan, dotakyan
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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1

last-minute cancellation

Note: from 土壇場でキャンセルする
Note: abbreviation

Example Sentence

ドタキャンくらったの。来週(らいしゅう)()()しだって。
➥Got cancelled at the last minute. 'Deferred to next week'.
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