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

管の穴から天を覗く

Reading

Kana: くだのあなからてんをのぞく
Romaji: kudanoanakaratenwonozoku
Kana
Romaji

Definition

exp
1

Have a narrow view of things

Note: idiomatic expression

Kanji

Readings: カン、 くだ
Meanings: pipe, tube, wind instrument, drunken talk, control, jurisdiction
Readings: ケツ、 あな
Meanings: hole, aperture, slit, cave, den
Readings: テン、 あまつ、 あめ、 あま-
Meanings: heavens, sky, imperial
Readings: シ、 のぞ.く、 うかが.う
Meanings: peep, peek, come in sight