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

砂をかむように味気ないね。

Sentence Analyzer

かむ ように 味気ない

English Translation

It's dry as dust.

Furigana

(すな)をかむように味気(あじけ)ないね。

Romanji

Suna o kamu yōni ajikenai ne.

Words

(すな、すなご、いさご)
sand; grit; gold dust; silver dust
()
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)
様に (ように)
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
(ね、ねえ)
indicates emphasis, agreement, request for confirmation, etc.; is it so; hey; come on; listen; not

Kanji

Readings: サ、 シャ、 すな
Meaning: sand
Readings: ミ、 あじ、 あじ.わう
Meanings: flavor, taste
Readings: キ、 ケ、 いき
Meanings: spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood