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

雀の涙

すずめの涙

Reading

Kana: すずめのなみだ
Romaji: suzumenonamida
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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drop in the bucket; very small quantity; chicken feed; insignificant amount; sparrow tears

Kanji

Readings: ジャク、 ジャン、 サク、 シャク、 すずめ
Meaning: sparrow
Readings: ルイ、 レイ、 なみだ
Meanings: tears, sympathy

Example Sentence

(すずめ)(なみだ)ほどの給料(きゅうりょう)では(なに)(やく)にも()たない。
➥The chicken feed I get for a salary is good for nothing.
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