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

手をこまねく

手を拱く

Readings

Kana: てをこまねく、てをこまぬく
Romaji: tewokomaneku, tewokomanuku
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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to fold one's arms; to stand and watch (without interfering)

Kanji

Readings: シュ、 ズ、 て、 て-、 -て、 た-
Meaning: hand
Readings: キョウ、 コウ、 こまぬ.く、 こまね.く
Meanings: arch, fold arms

Example Sentences

(かれ)はただ()をこまねいて()ているだけだった。
➥He just looked on with his arms folded.
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(かれ)はなにもしないで()をこまねいているだけだった。
➥He did nothing but fold his arms.
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