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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

掘り返す

掘返す、 堀り返す

Reading

Kana: ほりかえす
Romaji: horikaesu
Kana
Romaji

Definition

v5s
vt
1

to dig up; to turn up; to tear up

Kanji

Readings: クツ、 ほ.る
Meanings: dig, delve, excavate
Readings: ヘン、 かえ.す、 -かえ.す、 かえ.る、 -かえ.る
Meanings: return, answer, fade, repay
Readings: クツ、 ほり
Meanings: ditch, moat, canal

Example Sentences

(はる)になると(はたけ)をほりかえして(たね)をまきます。
➥When spring comes, they dig up the fields and plant seeds.
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いくどとなくおのを()めては、きまって、また、ほりかえす。永遠(えいえん)平和(へいわ)がやってくる気配(けはい)もない。
➥After countless burials of the hatchet, we always dig it up again. There doesn't seem to be any sign of an ever-lasting peace.
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