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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

羽目になる

Readings

Kana: はめになる、ハメになる
Romaji: hameninaru, hameninaru
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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1

to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)

Kanji

羽
Readings: ウ、 は、 わ、 はね
Meanings: feathers, counter for birds, rabbits
目
Readings: モク、 ボク、 め、 -め、 ま-
Meanings: eye, class, look, insight, experience, care, favor

Example Sentence

私(わたし)はうかつにもあなたのアドレスを消(け)してしまって、ニュージーランドのラッセルに教(おし)えてもらうハメになった。
➥I carelessly deleted your e-mail address and had to ask Russell in New Zealand for it.
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