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

ケンさん、君は本気かい。

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けん さん 本気 かい

English Translation

Are you on the level, Ken?

Furigana

ケンさん、(きみ)本気(ほんき)かい。

Romanji

Ken san, kimi wa honki kai.

Words

(けん)
tendon
さん (さん)
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; Ms.; -san; makes words more polite (usu. in fixed expressions)
(きみ)
you; buddy; pal; monarch; ruler; sovereign; (one's) master
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
本気 (ほんき)
seriousness; truth; sanctity
かい (かい、かえ)
marks yes-no question

Kanji

Readings: クン、 きみ、 -ぎみ
Meanings: mister, you, ruler, male name suffix
Readings: ホン、 もと
Meanings: book, present, main, origin, true, real, counter for long cylindrical things
Readings: キ、 ケ、 いき
Meanings: spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood