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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

懲りる

Reading

Kana: こりる
Romaji: koriru
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

v1
vi
1

to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way

2

to have enough (of); to be disgusted with

Kanji

懲
Readings: チョウ、 こ.りる、 こ.らす、 こ.らしめる
Meanings: penal, chastise, punish, discipline

Example Sentences

羹(あつもの)に懲(こ)りて鱠(なます)を吹(ふ)く。
➥A burnt child dreads the fire.
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これに懲(こ)りずにまたやれよ。
➥Don't let this discourage you from trying it again.
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