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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

勉強する間は勉強し、遊ぶ間は遊べ。

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勉強する 勉強し 遊ぶ 遊べ

English Translation

Work while you work, play while you play.

Furigana

勉強(べんきょう)する()勉強(べんきょう)し、(あそ)()(あそ)べ。

Romanji

Benkyōsuru ma wa benkyōshi, asobu ma wa asobe.

Words

勉強 (べんきょう)
study; diligence; discount; reduction
()
space; room; time; pause
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
遊ぶ (あそぶ、あすぶ)
to play; to enjoy oneself; to have a good time; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to be unused; to go to (for pleasure or for study); to intentionally throw a ball to lower the batter's concentration

Kanji

Readings: ベン、 つと.める
Meanings: exertion, endeavour, encourage, strive, make effort, diligent
Readings: キョウ、 ゴウ、 つよ.い、 つよ.まる、 つよ.める、 し.いる、 こわ.い
Meaning: strong
Readings: カン、 ケン、 あいだ、 ま、 あい
Meanings: interval, space
Readings: ユウ、 ユ、 あそ.ぶ、 あそ.ばす
Meaning: play