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

ろうそくは立ち消えた。

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ろうそく 立ち消えた

English Translation

The candle has gone out.

Furigana

ろうそくは(たぎ)()えた。

Romanji

Rōsoku wa tachigieta.

Words

蝋燭 (ろうそく、ローソク、ロウソク)
candle
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
立ち消え (たちぎえ)
going out (e.g. of a fire); dying out; fizzling out; falling through; coming to nothing

Kanji

Readings: リツ、 リュウ、 リットル、 た.つ、 -た.つ、 た.ち-、 た.てる、 -た.てる、 た.て-、 たて-、 -た.て、 -だ.て、 -だ.てる
Meanings: stand up, rise, set up, erect
Readings: ショウ、 き.える、 け.す
Meanings: extinguish, blow out, turn off, neutralize, cancel