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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

及ばない

Reading

Kana: およばない
Romaji: oyobanai
Kana
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Definitions

exp
1

unnecessary

2

unattainable

Kanji

Readings: キュウ、 およ.ぶ、 およ.び、 および、 およ.ぼす
Meanings: reach out, exert, exercise, cause

Example Sentences

(れい)には(およ)びません。
➥Don't mention it.
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あえて()くに(およ)ばない。
➥You need not take the trouble to go.
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(きみ)(くつ)()ぐには(およ)ばない。
➥You need not take off your shoes.
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(かれ)父親(ちちおや)には(およ)ばない。
➥He is not equal to his father.
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人間(にんげん)(ちから)自然(しぜん)(およ)ばない。
➥Nature is beyond mortal control.
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彼女(かのじょ)(かんが)えは()くに(およ)ばない。
➥Her idea counts for little.
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