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

Reading

Kana: のど
Romaji: nodo
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Definition

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tranquil; calm; quiet; peaceful

Note: archaism

Kanji

Reading: カン
Meaning: leisure
Readings: ワ、 オ、 カ、 やわ.らぐ、 やわ.らげる、 なご.む、 なご.やか
Meanings: harmony, Japanese style, peace, soften, Japan

Example Sentences

市場(しじょう)今日(きょう)閑散(かんさん)としていた。
➥The market was quiet today.
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こんなのどかな(なが)めは()たことがない。
➥Never have I seen such a peaceful scene.
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(かれ)らは自分(じぶん)たちの義務(ぎむ)をなおざりにはしなかった。
➥They didn't neglect their own duty.
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(かれ)はジョンを閑職(かんしょく)(まつ)()げた。
➥He kicked John upstairs.
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その(とお)りは10()()ぎると閑散(かんさん)としていた。
➥The street was deserted after ten.
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(わたし)(いま)まではそんなにのどかな光景(こうけい)()たことがない。
➥Never in my life have I seen such a peaceful sight.
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