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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

門を閉める時間だ。

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閉める 時間

English Translation

It is time to shut the gate.

Furigana

(もん)()める時間(じかん)だ。

Romanji

Mon o shimeru jikan da.

Words

(もん、かど)
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; counter for cannons
()
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
閉める (しめる)
to close; to shut
時間 (じかん)
time; hours
()
be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative

Kanji

Readings: モン、 かど、 と
Meanings: gate, counter for cannons
Readings: ヘイ、 と.じる、 と.ざす、 し.める、 し.まる、 た.てる
Meanings: closed, shut
Readings: ジ、 とき、 -どき
Meanings: time, hour
Readings: カン、 ケン、 あいだ、 ま、 あい
Meanings: interval, space