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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

座右の銘

Reading

Kana: ざゆうのめい
Romaji: zayuunomei
Kana
Romaji

Definition

noun
1

desk motto; favourite motto; favorite motto

Kanji

座
Readings: ザ、 すわ.る
Meanings: squat, seat, cushion, gathering, sit
右
Readings: ウ、 ユウ、 みぎ
Meaning: right
銘
Reading: メイ
Meanings: inscription, signature (of artisan)

Example Sentence

彼(かれ)の座右(ざゆう)の銘(めい)は「暮(く)らしは質素(しっそ)に、理想(りそう)は高(たか)く」だ。
➥His motto is "Plain living and high thinking."
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