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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

その慣習は守らなくてはならない。

Sentence Analyzer

その 慣習 守らなくて はならない

English Translation

That institution must be protected.

Furigana

その慣習(かんしゅう)(まも)らなくてはならない。

Romanji

Sono kanshū wa mamoranakute wanaranai.

Words

其の (その)
that (something or someone distant from the speaker, close to the listener; actions of the listener, or ideas expressed or understood by the listener); the; um...; er...; uh...
慣習 (かんしゅう)
usual (historical) custom
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
守る (まもる)
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe; to obey; to follow
()
if ... then; when; and; why don't you...?; the more (one does something); because; since

Kanji

Readings: カン、 な.れる、 な.らす
Meanings: accustomed, get used to, become experienced
Readings: シュウ、 ジュ、 なら.う、 なら.い
Meaning: learn
Readings: シュ、 ス、 まも.る、 まも.り、 もり、 -もり、 かみ
Meanings: guard, protect, defend, obey