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

垂範

Reading

Kana: すいはん
Romaji: suihan
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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setting an example

Kanji

Readings: スイ、 た.れる、 た.らす、 た.れ、 -た.れ、 なんなんと.す
Meanings: droop, suspend, hang, slouch
Reading: ハン
Meanings: pattern, example, model

Example Sentence

まずは(みずか)見本(みほん)(しめ)す。そういった率先(そっせん)垂範(すいはん)気持(きも)ちがなければ(だれ)(きみ)には()いてこないよ。
➥You have to think of the example you're setting. You'll never be able to lead if you don't set an example worth following.
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