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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

強迫

Reading

Kana: きょうはく
Romaji: kyōhaku
Kana
Romaji

Definition

noun
vs
adj-no
1

compelling; using duress

Kanji

強
Readings: キョウ、 ゴウ、 つよ.い、 つよ.まる、 つよ.める、 し.いる、 こわ.い
Meaning: strong
迫
Readings: ハク、 せま.る
Meanings: urge, force, imminent, spur on

Example Sentence

下手(へた)に手(て)を動(うご)かすと気付(きづ)かれてしまうという強迫(きょうはく)観念(かんねん)が俺(おれ)を襲(おそ)う。
➥I was assailed by the stupid, but unshakeable, idea that if I was imprudent enough to move my hand I'd be noticed.
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