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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

当たり障り

当り障り、 当たりさわり、 当りさわり

Reading

Kana: あたりさわり
Romaji: atarisawari
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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obstacle

Note: often as 当たり障りがない, 当たり障りのない, etc.

Kanji

Readings: トウ、 あ.たる、 あ.たり、 あ.てる、 あ.て、 まさ.に、 まさ.にべし
Meanings: hit, right, appropriate, himself
Readings: ショウ、 さわ.る
Meanings: hinder, hurt, harm

Example Sentences

とりあえず、あたりさわりのない(はなし)をしておいたよ。
➥I steered clear of sensitive topics.
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「いやー、今日(きょう)(あつ)いね」「また(あさわ)たり()りのない(はなし)()ってきたわね」
➥"Well, it's hot again today, isn't it?" "That's one more time you've started with a bland topic."
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