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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

活動していれば精神は鈍らない。

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活動していれば 精神 鈍らない

English Translation

Activity keeps the mind from rusting.

Furigana

活動(かつどう)していれば精神(せいしん)(にぶ)らない。

Romanji

Katsudōshiteireba seishin wa niburanai.

Words

活動 (かつどう)
action; activity; movie (esp. during the silent movie period)
精神 (せいしん)
mind; soul; heart; spirit; intention
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
鈍る (にぶる、なまる)
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter

Kanji

Readings: カツ、 い.きる、 い.かす、 い.ける
Meanings: lively, resuscitation, being helped, living
Readings: ドウ、 うご.く、 うご.かす
Meanings: move, motion, change, confusion, shift, shake
Readings: セイ、 ショウ、 シヤウ
Meanings: refined, ghost, fairy, energy, vitality, semen, excellence, purity, skill
Readings: シン、 ジン、 かみ、 かん-、 こう-
Meanings: gods, mind, soul
Readings: ドン、 にぶ.い、 にぶ.る、 にぶ-、 なま.る、 なまく.ら
Meanings: dull, slow, foolish, blunt