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

Word

金槌

金づち、鉄鎚
かなづち、カナヅチ
hammer; hopeless swimmer; complete beginner at swimming; someone who sinks like a stone
Word

相槌

相づち、相鎚、合槌、合鎚
あいづち、あいずち
back-channeling; sounds given during a conversation to indicate comprehension
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鉄槌

鉄鎚、鉄つい
てっつい
iron hammer; crushing blow
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鉄槌を下す

鉄ついを下す、鉄鎚を下す
てっついをくだす
to crack down on (e.g. crime, corruption); to deal a crushing blow to; to bring down the hammer on