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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

寝耳

Reading

Kana: ねみみ
Romaji: nemimi
Kana
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Definition

1

something heard while sleeping

Kanji

Readings: シン、 ね.る、 ね.かす、 い.ぬ、 みたまや、 や.める
Meanings: lie down, sleep, rest, bed, remain unsold
Readings: ジ、 みみ
Meaning: ear

Example Sentences

そのニュースは(まった)寝耳(ねみみ)(みず)だ。
➥It's news to me.
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その()らせは(まった)寝耳(ねみみ)(みず)だった。
➥The news hit me like a bolt from the blue.
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