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

ひとたび躊躇したら、君はおしまいだ。

Sentence Analyzer

ひとたび 躊躇したら おしまい

English Translation

Once you hesitate, you are lost.

Furigana

ひとたび躊躇(ちゅうちょ)したら、(きみ)はおしまいだ。

Romanji

Hitotabi chūchoshitara, kimi wa oshimai da.

Words

一度 (いちど、ひとたび)
once; one time; on one occasion; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone; one musical interval
躊躇 (ちゅうちょ)
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
(きみ)
you; buddy; pal; monarch; ruler; sovereign; (one's) master
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
お仕舞い (おしまい)
the end; closing; being done for; That's it; That's enough; That's all
()
be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative

Kanji

Readings: チュウ、 チュ、 シュウ、 ジュ、 ためら.う
Meaning: hesitate
Readings: チョ、 チャク、 ためら.う
Meaning: hesitate
Readings: クン、 きみ、 -ぎみ
Meanings: mister, you, ruler, male name suffix