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

庇を貸して母屋を取られる

Reading

Kana: ひさしをかしておもやをとられる
Romaji: hisashiwokashiteomoyawotorareru
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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Give him an inch and he'll take an ell; Give him an inch and he'll take a yard

Note: proverb

Kanji

Readings: ヒ、 ひさし、 おお.う、 かば.う
Meanings: protect, shield, defend, eaves, canopy, penthouse, visor
Readings: タイ、 か.す、 か.し-、 かし-
Meaning: lend
Readings: ボ、 はは、 も
Meaning: mother
Readings: オク、 や
Meanings: roof, house, shop, dealer, seller
Readings: シュ、 と.る、 と.り、 と.り-、 とり、 -ど.り
Meanings: take, fetch, take up