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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

鬼に金棒。

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金棒

English Translation

Fortune is the rod of the weak, and the staff of the brave.

Furigana

(おに)金棒(かなぼう)

Romanji

Oni ni kanabō.

Words

(おに、き)
ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (i.e. in a game of tag); Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); very; extremely; super-
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at (place, time); in; on; during; to (direction, state); toward; into; for (purpose); because of (reason); for; with; by; from; as (i.e. in the role of); per; in; for; a (e.g. "once a month"); and; in addition to; if; although
金棒 (かなぼう)
metal rod; metal bar; iron rod; crowbar; iron club; iron staff with rings on top (traditionally used by night watchmen)

Kanji

Readings: キ、 おに、 おに-
Meanings: ghost, devil
Readings: キン、 コン、 ゴン、 かね、 かな-、 -がね
Meaning: gold
Reading: ボウ
Meanings: rod, stick, cane, pole, club, line