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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

待つ身は長い。

Sentence Analyzer

待つ 身 は 長い 。

English Translation

A watched pot never boils.

Furigana

待(ま)つ身(み)は長(なが)い。

Romanji

Matsu mi wa nagai.

Words

待つ (まつ)
to wait; to await; to look forward to; to anticipate; to depend on; to need
身 (み)
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.); wood (as opposed to bark); blade (as opposed to its handle); container (as opposed to its lid)
は (は)
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
長い (ながい)
long (distance); long (time); lengthy

Kanji

待
Readings: タイ、 ま.つ、 -ま.ち
Meanings: wait, depend on
身
Readings: シン、 み
Meanings: somebody, person, one's station in life
長
Readings: チョウ、 なが.い、 おさ
Meanings: long, leader, superior, senior