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

勝敗の鍵を握る

Reading

Kana: しょうはいのかぎをにぎる
Romaji: shōhainokagiwonigiru
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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1

to have the game in one's hands; to hold the key to victory

Kanji

Readings: ショウ、 か.つ、 -が.ち、 まさ.る、 すぐ.れる、 かつ
Meanings: victory, win, prevail, excel
Readings: ハイ、 やぶ.れる
Meanings: failure, defeat, reversal
Readings: ケン、 かぎ
Meaning: key
Readings: アク、 にぎ.る
Meanings: grip, hold, mould sushi, bribe