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

Reading

Kana: しのぎ
Romaji: shinogi
Kana
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Definitions

1

ridges on a blade (sword, knife, etc.)

2

ridged pattern in building

Kanji

Readings: コウ、 しのぎ、 なべ
Meaning: sword-blade ridges

Example Sentences

我々(われわれ)大学(だいがく)時代(じだい)にはしのぎを(けず)った(もの)だ。
➥We used to compete furiously in college.
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ハーツ(しゃ)とエイビィス(しゃ)はカーレンタルの業界(ぎょうかい)でしのぎを(けず)っている。
➥Hertz and Avis are head to head competitors in the car rental business.
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我々(われわれ)大学(だいがく)時代(じだい)にはしのぎを(けず)ったものだ。
➥We used to compete furiously in college.
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