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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

目くじら

Reading

Kana: めくじら
Romaji: mekujira
Kana
Romaji

Definition

noun
1

corner of one's eye

Kanji

目
Readings: モク、 ボク、 め、 -め、 ま-
Meanings: eye, class, look, insight, experience, care, favor

Example Sentence

そんな小(ちい)さなことに目(め)くじら立(た)てなくてもいいじゃないの。
➥You don't have to go getting so hairy about such a small thing.
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