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

帯に短し襷に長し

Reading

Kana: おびにみじかしたすきにながし
Romaji: obinimijikashitasukininagashi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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neither one thing nor the other; too short for a belt, too long for a sleeve tie

Kanji

Readings: タイ、 お.びる、 おび
Meanings: sash, belt, obi, zone, region
Readings: タン、 みじか.い
Meanings: short, brevity, fault, defect, weak point
Reading: たすき
Meanings: cord to hold up sleeves, (kokuji)
Readings: チョウ、 なが.い、 おさ
Meanings: long, leader, superior, senior