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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

Readings

Kana: すね、はぎ
Romaji: sune, hagi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

shin; shank; lower leg

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: ケイ、 すね、 はぎ
Meanings: leg, shin
Readings: ジ、 ドウ、 ジュ、 デイ、 すね
Meanings: leg, shin

Example Sentences

(かれ)はいまでも父親(ちちおや)のすねかじりです。
➥He's still sponging off his father.
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これ以上(いじょう)(ねえ)さんのすねかじりはやめたまえ!
➥Don't live off your sister any more.
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(かれ)大学(だいがく)卒業後(そつぎょうご)10年間(ねんかん)(おや)のすねをかじって生活(せいかつ)してきた。
➥He has lived off his parents for ten years since he graduated from college.
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彼女(かのじょ)はまだ(おや)のすねをかじっている。
➥She's still dependent on her parents.
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すねにきずもつ(もの)他人(たにん)批評(ひひょう)などしないほうがよい。
➥People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
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