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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

欠け

闕け、 缺け

Reading

Kana: かけ
Romaji: kake
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

fragment; splinter

2

wane (of the moon)

Kanji

Readings: ケツ、 ケン、 か.ける、 か.く
Meanings: lack, gap, fail, yawning radical (no. 76)
Readings: ケツ、 か.ける
Meanings: lack, gap, fail, imperial palace
Readings: ケツ、 ケン、 か.ける、 か.く
Meanings: lack, gap, fail

Example Sentences

(かれ)経験(けいけん)()ける。
➥He is destitute of experiences.
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(かれ)常識(じょうしき)()けている。
➥He is lacking in common sense.
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(おれ)(なに)かが()けている。
➥I am incomplete.
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奥歯(おくば)()けました。
➥My back tooth has chipped.
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(かれ)勇気(ゆうき)にかけている。
➥He is wanting in courage.
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(かれ)礼儀(れいぎ)にかけている。
➥He is wanting in courtesy.
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