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

離れてみれば尊敬は増す。

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離れてみれば 尊敬 増す

English Translation

Respect is greater from a distance.

Furigana

(はな)れてみれば尊敬(そんけい)()す。

Romanji

Hanaretemireba sonkei wa masu.

Words

離れる (はなれる)
to be separated; to be apart; to be distant; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit; to give up; to lose connection with; to drift away from
尊敬 (そんけい)
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
増す (ます)
to increase; to grow

Kanji

Readings: リ、 はな.れる、 はな.す
Meanings: detach, separation, disjoin, digress
Readings: ソン、 たっと.い、 とうと.い、 たっと.ぶ、 とうと.ぶ
Meanings: revered, valuable, precious, noble, exalted
Readings: ケイ、 キョウ、 うやま.う
Meanings: awe, respect, honor, revere
Readings: ゾウ、 ま.す、 ま.し、 ふ.える、 ふ.やす
Meanings: increase, add, augment, gain, promote