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

長ける

闌ける

Reading

Kana: たける
Romaji: takeru
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

v1
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1

to excel at; to be proficient at

2

to grow old

3

to ripen

4

to rise high (e.g. the sun)

Kanji

Readings: チョウ、 なが.い、 おさ
Meanings: long, leader, superior, senior
Readings: ラン、 た.ける、 たけなわ、 てすり
Meanings: rise high, be well along

Example Sentence

(かれ)商才(しょうさい)にたけている。
➥He is able in business.
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