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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

がは灯に集まる。

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集まる

English Translation

Moths are attracted by light.

Furigana

がは(あかり)(あつ)まる。

Romanji

Ga wa akari ni atsumaru.

Words

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indicates sentence subject (occasionally object); indicates possessive (esp. in literary expressions); but; however; still; and
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topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
(ひ、とうか、ともしび)
light; lamp; torch
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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
集まる (あつまる)
to gather; to collect; to assemble

Kanji

Readings: トウ、 ひ、 ほ-、 ともしび、 とも.す、 あかり
Meanings: lamp, a light, light, counter for lights
Readings: シュウ、 あつ.まる、 あつ.める、 つど.う
Meanings: gather, meet, congregate, swarm, flock