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

秤にかける

計りにかける

Reading

Kana: はかりにかける
Romaji: hakarinikakeru
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

exp
v1
1

to weigh on a scale

2

to weigh up options; to compare pros and cons

Kanji

Readings: ショウ、 ヒン、 ビン、 はかり
Meanings: balances, scales, steelyard
Readings: ケイ、 はか.る、 はか.らう
Meanings: plot, plan, scheme, measure

Example Sentence

(りょう)(てん)びんにかけようたってそうはいきませんよ。
➥You can't have it both ways.
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