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

奢る平家久しからず

驕る平家久しからず

Reading

Kana: おごるへいけひさしからず
Romaji: ogoruheikehisashikarazu
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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pride goes before a fall; pride comes before a fall; the proud Heike family does not last long

Note: proverb

Kanji

Readings: シャ、 おご.る、 おご.り
Meanings: extravagance, luxury
Readings: ヘイ、 ビョウ、 ヒョウ、 たい.ら、 -だいら、 ひら、 ひら-
Meanings: even, flat, peace
Readings: カ、 ケ、 いえ、 や、 うち
Meanings: house, home, family, professional, expert, performer
Readings: キュウ、 ク、 ひさ.しい
Meanings: long time, old story
Readings: キョウ、 おご.る
Meanings: pride, haughtiness