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

使っている鎌は光る。

Sentence Analyzer

使っている 光る

English Translation

Iron not used soon rusts.

Furigana

使(つか)っている(かま)(ひか)る。

Romanji

Tsukatteiru kama wa hikaru.

Words

使う (つかう)
to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to put to use; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to handle; to manage; to manipulate; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend; to consume; to use (language); to speak
(かま)
sickle; sickle-and-chain (weapon); spear with curved cross-blades; gooseneck tenon and mortise joint; noisiness; part of a fish around the gills
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
光る (ひかる)
to shine; to glitter; to be bright

Kanji

使
Readings: シ、 つか.う、 つか.い、 -つか.い、 -づか.い
Meanings: use, send on a mission, order, messenger, envoy, ambassador, cause
Readings: レン、 ケン、 かま
Meanings: sickle, scythe, trick
Readings: コウ、 ひか.る、 ひかり
Meanings: ray, light