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

兄たり難く弟たり難し

Reading

Kana: けいたりがたくていたりがたし
Romaji: keitarigatakuteitarigatashi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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there is little to choose between the two; they're both about the same

Kanji

Readings: ケイ、 キョウ、 あに
Meanings: elder brother, big brother
Readings: ナン、 かた.い、 -がた.い、 むずか.しい、 むづか.しい、 むつか.しい、 -にく.い
Meanings: difficult, impossible, trouble, accident, defect
Readings: テイ、 ダイ、 デ、 おとうと
Meanings: younger brother, faithful service to elders