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

贈り物は慎重に選びなさい。

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贈り物 慎重 選び なさい

English Translation

Choose a present carefully.

Furigana

(おく)(もの)慎重(しんちょう)(えら)びなさい。

Romanji

Okurimono wa shinchō ni erabi nasai.

Words

贈り物 (おくりもの)
present; gift
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
慎重 (しんちょう)
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
()
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
選ぶ (えらぶ)
to choose; to select
為さる (なさる)
to do

Kanji

Readings: ゾウ、 ソウ、 おく.る
Meanings: presents, send, give to, award to, confer on, presenting something
Readings: ブツ、 モツ、 もの、 もの-
Meanings: thing, object, matter
Readings: シン、 つつし.む、 つつし、 つつし.み
Meanings: humility, be careful, discreet, prudent
Readings: ジュウ、 チョウ、 え、 おも.い、 おも.り、 おも.なう、 かさ.ねる、 かさ.なる、 おも
Meanings: heavy, heap up, pile up, nest of boxes, -fold
Readings: セン、 えら.ぶ
Meanings: elect, select, choose, prefer