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

選りに選って

Reading

Kana: よりによって
Romaji: yoriniyotte
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Definition

exp
1

of all things; expression used to criticize a poor decision

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: セン、 えら.ぶ
Meanings: elect, select, choose, prefer

Example Sentences

よりによってこんなところで(きみ)()うなんて。
➥Of all places to meet you!
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よりによって相手(あいて)がノーマークのスーちゃんなんて。
➥That it be with the off-the-radar Sue of all people!
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よりによって(なん)でジョンなんかと結婚(けっこん)したんだい。
➥Why did you marry John, of all people?
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