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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

攣る

痙る

Reading

Kana: つる
Romaji: tsuru
Kana
Romaji

Definition

v5r
1

to cramp; to be cramped; to contract

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: レン、 つ.る、 ひ.く
Meanings: crooked, bent
Readings: ケイ、 つ.る、 ひきつ.る
Meaning: have a cramp

Example Sentence

(おこ)ったり緊張(きんちょう)すると(くび)がつる。
➥I feel the tension in my neck, where it gets sore and stiff.
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