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

名探偵

Reading

Kana: めいたんてい
Romaji: meitantei
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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great detective

Kanji

Readings: メイ、 ミョウ、 な、 -な
Meanings: name, noted, distinguished, reputation
Readings: タン、 さぐ.る、 さが.す
Meanings: grope, search, look for
Reading: テイ
Meaning: spy

Example Sentence

ホームズさんはパイプの(だい)愛用者(あいようしゃ)で、(めい)探偵(たんてい)です。
➥Holmes is a great pipe man as well as a great detective.
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