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

負け惜しみ。

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負け惜しみ

English Translation

The grapes are sour.

Furigana

()()しみ。

Romanji

Makeoshimi.

Words

負け惜しみ (まけおしみ)
poor loser; make excuses; unwilling to admit defeat; sour grapes

Kanji

Readings: フ、 ま.ける、 ま.かす、 お.う
Meanings: defeat, negative, -, minus, bear, owe, assume a responsibility
Readings: セキ、 お.しい、 お.しむ
Meanings: pity, be sparing of, frugal, stingy, regret