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

綻び

Reading

Kana: ほころび
Romaji: hokorobi
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Definition

1

open seam; seam that has come apart; tear

Kanji

Readings: タン、 ほころ.びる
Meanings: be rent, ripped, unravel, run, begin to open, smile

Example Sentences

つぼみがほころび(はじ)めた。
➥The buds began to open.
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彼女(かのじょ)のドレスのへりはほころびていた。
➥The border of her dress was torn.
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シャツのほころびも(なお)した。
➥I mended my torn shirt, too.
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おまえのジーンズの(ほころ)びをお(かあ)さんに(つくろ)ってもらいなさい。
➥Ask her if she'll sew up the hole in your jeans.
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