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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

気管

Reading

Kana: きかん
Romaji: kikan
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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trachea

Kanji

Readings: キ、 ケ、 いき
Meanings: spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood
Readings: カン、 くだ
Meanings: pipe, tube, wind instrument, drunken talk, control, jurisdiction

Example Sentence

風邪(かぜ)をひくとよく気管支炎(きかんしえん)になります。
➥When she catches a cold, she often develops bronchitis.
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