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

孟母三遷の教え

Reading

Kana: もうぼさんせんのおしえ
Romaji: moubosansennooshie
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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the importance of creating an environment conducive to a child's learning; Mencius' mother, three moves

Kanji

Readings: モウ、 ボウ、 ミョウ、 かしら
Meanings: chief, beginning
Readings: ボ、 はは、 も
Meaning: mother
Readings: サン、 ゾウ、 み、 み.つ、 みっ.つ
Meaning: three
Readings: セン、 うつ.る、 うつ.す、 みやこがえ
Meanings: transition, move, change
Readings: キョウ、 おし.える、 おそ.わる
Meanings: teach, faith, doctrine