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

言わぬが花

Reading

Kana: いわぬがはな
Romaji: iwanugahana
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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some things are better left unsaid; silence is golden

Kanji

Readings: ゲン、 ゴン、 い.う、 こと
Meanings: say, word
Readings: カ、 ケ、 はな
Meaning: flower

Example Sentence

(あい)するがゆえに言葉(ことば)にできないこともあるし、()わぬが(はな)ということもあります。
➥My love for you won't let me tell you everything. Some things are better left unsaid.
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