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

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Reading

Kana: わらじ
Romaji: waraji
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Definition

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straw sandals

Kanji

Readings: ソウ、 くさ、 くさ-、 -ぐさ
Meanings: grass, weeds, herbs, pasture, write, draft
Readings: アイ、 カイ、 わらじ、 くつ
Meaning: straw sandals

Example Sentence

()(そく)のわらじをはこうとして失敗(しっぱい)した。
➥He tried to play two roles at the same time and failed.
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