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

亀の甲より年の功。

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亀の甲 より 年の功

English Translation

Experience without learning is better than learning without experience.

Furigana

(かめ)(こう)より(とし)(こう)

Romanji

Kamenokō yori toshinokō.

Words

亀の甲 (かめのこう)
tortoise shell
より (より)
than; from; out of; since; at; on; except; but; other than; more
年の功 (としのこう)
old-man's wisdom

Kanji

Readings: キ、 キュウ、 キン、 かめ
Meanings: tortoise, turtle
Readings: コウ、 カン、 きのえ
Meanings: armor, high (voice), A grade, first class, former, instep, carapace
Readings: ネン、 とし
Meanings: year, counter for years
Readings: コウ、 ク、 いさお
Meanings: achievement, merits, success, honor, credit