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

ハツカネズミとドブネズミは異なる。

Sentence Analyzer

ハツカネズミ ドブネズミ 異なる

English Translation

Mice are distinct from rats.

Furigana

ハツカネズミとドブネズミは(こと)なる。

Romanji

Hatsukanezumi to dobunezumi wa kotonaru.

Words

二十日鼠 (はつかねずみ、ハツカネズミ)
house mouse (Mus musculus)
()
if; when; and; with; particle used for quoting (with speech, thoughts, etc.); quoting particle; promoted pawn; indicates question (sentence end)
溝鼠 (どぶねずみ、ドブネズミ)
brown rat (Rattus norvegicus); common rat; Norway rat; dark grey (colour, color); dark gray; secret evil-doer
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
異なる (ことなる)
to differ; to vary; to disagree

Kanji

Readings: イ、 こと、 こと.なる、 け
Meanings: uncommon, different, queerness, strangeness, wonderful, curious, unusual