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

猫に小判。

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小判

English Translation

Cast pearls before swine.

Furigana

(ねこ)小判(こばん)

Romanji

Neko ni koban.

Words

(ねこ、ネコ)
cat; shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
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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
小判 (こばん)
koban; small former Japanese oval gold coin; oval; small size (of paper)

Kanji

Readings: ビョウ、 ねこ
Meaning: cat
Readings: ショウ、 ちい.さい、 こ-、 お-、 さ-
Meanings: little, small
Readings: ハン、 バン、 わか.る
Meanings: judgement, signature, stamp, seal