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

犬も歩けば棒に当たる

犬も歩けば棒に当る、 犬もあるけば棒に当たる

Reading

Kana: いぬもあるけばぼうにあたる
Romaji: inumoarukebabouniataru
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

exp
1

no matter what you attempt, tragedy may befall you

Note: proverb
2

good luck may come unexpectedly

Note: proverb

Kanji

Readings: ケン、 いぬ、 いぬ-
Meaning: dog
Readings: ホ、 ブ、 フ、 ある.く、 あゆ.む
Meanings: walk, counter for steps
Reading: ボウ
Meanings: rod, stick, cane, pole, club, line
Readings: トウ、 あ.たる、 あ.たり、 あ.てる、 あ.て、 まさ.に、 まさ.にべし
Meanings: hit, right, appropriate, himself