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

アルコール類は控えてください。

Sentence Analyzer

アルコール類 控えて ください

English Translation

Don't drink any alcohol.

Furigana

アルコール()(ひか)えてください。

Romanji

Aruko-rurui wa hikaete kudasai.

Words

()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
控える (ひかえる)
to be temperate in; to refrain; to abstain; to hold back; to restrain oneself from excessive ...; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for; to be soon; to be in the offing; to be in a close relationship (e.g. as a backer, etc.)
下さる (くださる)
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour; to favor

Kanji

Readings: ルイ、 たぐ.い
Meanings: sort, kind, variety, class, genus
Readings: コウ、 ひか.える、 ひか.え
Meanings: withdraw, draw in, hold back, refrain from, be moderate