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

義務を怠ってはならない。

Sentence Analyzer

義務 怠って はならない

English Translation

You are not to neglect your duty.

Furigana

義務(ぎむ)(おこた)ってはならない。

Romanji

Gimu o okotatte wanaranai.

Words

義務 (ぎむ)
duty; obligation; responsibility
()
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.
怠る (おこたる)
to be negligent in doing something; to shirk; to be off one's guard
()
if ... then; when; and; why don't you...?; the more (one does something); because; since

Kanji

Reading: 
Meanings: righteousness, justice, morality, honor, loyalty, meaning
Readings: ム、 つと.める
Meanings: task, duties
Readings: タイ、 おこた.る、 なま.ける
Meanings: neglect, laziness