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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

片や

Reading

Kana: かたや
Romaji: kataya
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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1

on one hand; on the other hand

Kanji

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Readings: ヘン、 かた-、 かた
Meanings: one-sided, leaf, sheet, right-side kata radical (no. 91)

Example Sentence

正直(しょうじき)言(い)って私(わたし)はクラシック音楽(おんがく)が好(す)きじゃない。かたや、モリーの方(ほう)が完全(かんぜん)にはまっている。
➥To tell the truth, I don't like classical music. On the other hand, Molly is really into it.
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