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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

Readings

Kana: わに、ワニ
Romaji: wani, wani
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

crocodile; alligator; crocodilian

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

shark

Note: archaism

Kanji

Readings: ガク、 わに
Meanings: alligator, crocodile

Example Sentences

(かれ)(あし)はワニにかまれた。
➥His leg was bitten by a crocodile.
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ワニは(あつ)天候(てんこう)ではオスの子供(こども)しか()まないので、子供(こども)()むメスがいなくなるという理由(りゆう)で、これもまた絶滅(ぜつめつ)するかもしれない。
➥The crocodile, which produces only male young in hotter weather, might die out too because there will be no females to breed.
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