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

うだつの上がらない

卯建のあがらない

Reading

Kana: うだつのあがらない
Romaji: udatsunoagaranai
Kana
Romaji

Definition

exp
1

lacking potential for advancement; no-hoper

See also: うだつが上がらない

Kanji

Readings: ジョウ、 ショウ、 シャン、 うえ、 -うえ、 うわ-、 かみ、 あ.げる、 -あ.げる、 あ.がる、 -あ.がる、 あ.がり、 -あ.がり、 のぼ.る、 のぼ.り、 のぼ.せる、 のぼ.す、 よ.す
Meanings: above, up
Readings: ボウ、 モウ、 う
Meanings: sign of the hare or rabbit, fourth sign of Chinese zodiac, 5-7AM, east
Readings: ケン、 コン、 た.てる、 た.て、 -だ.て、 た.つ
Meaning: build