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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

それじゃ猫に小判だ。

Sentence Analyzer

それ じゃ 小判

English Translation

It is like casting pearls before swine.

Furigana

それじゃ(ねこ)小判(こばん)だ。

Romanji

Sore ja neko ni koban da.

Words

其れ (それ)
that (indicating an item or person near the listener, the action of the listener, or something on their mind); it; that time; then; there (indicating a place near the listener); you
じゃあ (じゃあ、じゃ)
then; well; so; well then; combination of 'de' and 'wa' particles; plain copula
(ねこ、ネコ)
cat; shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
()
at (place, time); in; on; during; to (direction, state); toward; into; for (purpose); because of (reason); for; with; by; from; as (i.e. in the role of); per; in; for; a (e.g. "once a month"); and; in addition to; if; although
小判 (こばん)
koban; small former Japanese oval gold coin; oval; small size (of paper)
()
be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative

Kanji

Readings: ビョウ、 ねこ
Meaning: cat
Readings: ショウ、 ちい.さい、 こ-、 お-、 さ-
Meanings: little, small
Readings: ハン、 バン、 わか.る
Meanings: judgement, signature, stamp, seal