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

商売柄いつもネクタイを締めなければならない。

Sentence Analyzer

商売柄 いつも ネクタイ 締めなければならない

English Translation

I always have to wear a tie because of my job.

Furigana

商売柄(しょうばいがら)いつもネクタイを()めなければならない。

Romanji

Shōbaigara itsumo nekutai o shimenakerebanaranai.

Words

商売柄 (しょうばいがら)
nature of one's business; business instinct
何時も (いつも)
always; usually; every time; never
ネクタイ (ネクタイ)
tie; necktie
()
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.
締める (しめる)
to tie; to fasten; to total; to sum; to be strict with; to economize; to economise; to cut down on; to salt; to marinate; to pickle; to make sushi adding a mixture of vinegar and salt; to wear (necktie); to put on (necktie)

Kanji

Readings: ショウ、 あきな.う
Meanings: make a deal, selling, dealing in, merchant
Readings: バイ、 う.る、 う.れる
Meaning: sell
Readings: ヘイ、 がら、 え、 つか
Meanings: design, pattern, build, nature, character, handle, crank, grip, knob, shaft
Readings: テイ、 し.まる、 し.まり、 し.める、 -し.め、 -じ.め
Meanings: tighten, tie, shut, lock, fasten