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

絵に描いた餅

絵に描いた餠、 絵にかいた餅

Reading

Kana: えにかいたもち
Romaji: enikaitamochi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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pie in the sky; castle in the air

Kanji

Readings: カイ、 エ
Meanings: picture, drawing, painting, sketch
Readings: ビョウ、 えが.く、 か.く
Meanings: sketch, compose, write, draw, paint
Readings: ヘイ、 ヒョウ、 もち、 もちい
Meaning: mochi rice cake
Readings: ヘイ、 ヒョウ、 もち、 もちい
Meaning: rice cake

Example Sentences

()()いた(もち)()べられない。
➥Never confuse art with life.
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(きみ)(ゆめ)(いち)(はい)のビジネスプラン、()(えが)いた(もち)にならんことを(せつ)(のぞ)むよ。
➥This business plan of yours seems almost too optimistic. All I can say is I hope it's more than just wishful thinking.
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