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

餅屋は餅屋。

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餅屋 餅屋

English Translation

A specialist has his own strength.

Furigana

餅屋(もちや)餅屋(もちや)

Romanji

Mochiya wa mochiya.

Words

餅屋 (もちや)
rice cake shop keeper; rice cake store (shop)
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topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

Kanji

Readings: ヘイ、 ヒョウ、 もち、 もちい
Meaning: mochi rice cake
Readings: オク、 や
Meanings: roof, house, shop, dealer, seller