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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

Reading

Kana: けん
Romaji: ken
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Definitions

1

strength; solidity; firmness

Note: obscure term
2

armour; armor

Note: obscure term

Kanji

Readings: ケン、 かた.い、 -がた.い
Meanings: strict, hard, solid, tough, tight, reliable

Example Sentences

(かれ)(くち)(かた)い。
➥He is a tight-lipped man.
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その()防御(ぼうぎょ)堅固(けんご)だ。
➥The defenses of the city are strong.
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彼女(かのじょ)(かた)いいすに(すわ)った。
➥She sat on a hard chair.
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彼女(かのじょ)(くち)(かた)(むす)んだ。
➥She pressed her lips firmly together.
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(かれ)はまったく(かた)(おとこ)だ。
➥He is quite a clever man.
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このステーキは(かた)すぎる。
➥This steak is too tough.
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