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

蒸し返すのはやめろ。

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蒸し返す やめろ

English Translation

Stop beating a dead horse.

Furigana

()(かえ)すのはやめろ。

Romanji

Mushikaesu no wa yamero.

Words

蒸し返す (むしかえす)
to reheat; to steam over; to bring up again (a problem that has been dealt with); to take up again; to drag up; to rehash
()
indicates possessive; nominalizes verbs and adjectives; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases; (at sentence-end, falling tone) indicates a confident conclusion; (at sentence-end) indicates emotional emphasis; (at sentence-end, rising tone) indicates question
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
止める (やめる)
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to end; to quit; to cancel; to abandon; to give up; to abolish; to abstain; to refrain

Kanji

Readings: ジョウ、 セイ、 む.す、 む.れる、 む.らす
Meanings: steam, heat, sultry, foment, get musty
Readings: ヘン、 かえ.す、 -かえ.す、 かえ.る、 -かえ.る
Meanings: return, answer, fade, repay