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

釈然

Readings

Kana: しゃくぜん、せきぜん
Romaji: shakuzen, sekizen
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

fully satisfied; well satisfied (e.g. with an explanation or apology); to have one's heart completely cleared of doubt or grudge

Kanji

Readings: シャク、 セキ、 とく、 す.てる、 ゆる.す
Meaning: explanation
Readings: ゼン、 ネン、 しか、 しか.り、 しか.し、 さ
Meanings: sort of thing, so, if so, in that case, well

Example Sentence

どうも釈然(しゃくぜん)としない。
➥I just don't feel satisfied.
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