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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

Readings

Kana: しゃく、シャク
Romaji: shaku, shaku
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

ladle; dipper

2

wild chervil (Anthriscus sylvestris); cow parsley; keck; Queen Anne's lace

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: シャク、 チョウ、 テキ、 ヒョウ、 ひしゃく
Meanings: ladle, scoop

Example Sentences

オタマジャクシはカエルになる。
➥Tadpoles become frogs.
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(こい)がおたまじゃくしを()べるって()ってた?
➥Did you know that carp eat tadpoles?
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(ねこ)もしゃくしも外国(がいこく)()きたがる。
➥Anybody and everybody wants to go abroad.
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おたまじゃくしが(おお)きくなるにつれ、尻尾(しっぽ)()えて(あし)()えはじめる。
➥As a tadpole grows, the tail disappears and legs begin to form.
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