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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

こじきは選り好みできない。

Sentence Analyzer

じき 選り好み できない

English Translation

Beggars can't be choosers.

Furigana

こじきは()(ごの)みできない。

Romanji

Ko jiki wa yorigonomi dekinai.

Words

濃い (こい)
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.); thick (i.e. "as thick as thieves"); close; deep (love, etc.)
(じき)
soon; in a moment; before long; shortly; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction; cash transaction
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
選り好み (よりごのみ、えりごのみ)
being particular about; fastidious
出来る (できる)
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at; to be permitted (to do); to become intimate; to take up (with somebody); to grow; to be raised; to become pregnant

Kanji

Readings: セン、 えら.ぶ
Meanings: elect, select, choose, prefer
Readings: コウ、 この.む、 す.く、 よ.い、 い.い
Meanings: fond, pleasing, like something