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

唇をかんで、笑いをこらえなければならなかった。

Sentence Analyzer

かんで 笑い こらえなければならなかった

English Translation

I had to bite my lip to prevent myself from laughing.

Furigana

(くちびる)をかんで、(わら)いをこらえなければならなかった。

Romanji

Kuchibiru o kande, warai o koraenakerebanaranakatta.

Words

(くちびる)
lips
()
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
擤む (かむ)
to blow (one's nose)
笑い (わらい)
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
耐える (たえる、こらえる、こたえる)
to bear; to stand; to endure; to put up with; to support; to withstand; to resist; to brave; to be fit for; to be equal to

Kanji

Readings: シン、 くちびる
Meaning: lips
Readings: ショウ、 わら.う、 え.む
Meaning: laugh