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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

子どもはのびのび育つべきだ。

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子ども のびのび 育つ べき

English Translation

Children should grow up carefree.

Furigana

()どもはのびのび(そだ)つべきだ。

Romanji

Kodomo wa nobinobi sodatsu beki da.

Words

子供 (こども)
child; children
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
伸び伸び (のびのび)
feeling at ease; carefree
育つ (そだつ)
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
可し (べし)
shall; should; must
()
be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative

Kanji

Readings: シ、 ス、 ツ、 こ、 -こ、 ね
Meanings: child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac
Readings: イク、 そだ.つ、 そだ.ち、 そだ.てる、 はぐく.む
Meanings: bring up, grow up, raise, rear