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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

靴は新しい間は固い。

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新しい 固い

English Translation

Shoes are stiff when they are new.

Furigana

(くつ)(あたら)しい()(かた)い。

Romanji

Kutsu wa atarashii ma wa katai.

Words

(くつ)
shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
新しい (あたらしい)
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date; modern
()
space; room; time; pause
硬い (かたい)
hard; solid; tough; stiff; tight; wooden; unpolished (e.g. writing); strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe; steady; honest; steadfast; obstinate; stubborn; bookish; formal; stuffy

Kanji

Readings: カ、 くつ
Meaning: shoes
Readings: シン、 あたら.しい、 あら.た、 あら-、 にい-
Meaning: new
Readings: カン、 ケン、 あいだ、 ま、 あい
Meanings: interval, space
Readings: コ、 かた.める、 かた.まる、 かた.まり、 かた.い
Meanings: harden, set, clot, curdle