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

略す

Reading

Kana: りゃくす
Romaji: ryakusu
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

v5s
vt
1

to abbreviate; to omit

See also: 略する
2

to take; to capture

Kanji

Readings: リャク、 ほぼ、 おか.す、 おさ.める、 はかりごと、 はか.る、 はぶ.く、 りゃく.す、 りゃく.する
Meanings: abbreviation, omission, outline, shorten, capture, plunder

Example Sentences

名前(なまえ)(りゃく)さずに()きなさい。
➥Write your name in full.
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(わたし)名前(なまえ)はロバートなので、(みな)(りゃく)してボブと()びます。
➥My name is Robert, so they call me Bob for short.
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