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

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彼は私達に対して実に堅苦しい。

(かれ)私達(わたしたち)(たい)して(じつ)堅苦(かたくる)しい。
He is very formal with us.
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堅苦しいことはぬきにしましょう。

堅苦(かたくる)しいことはぬきにしましょう。
Let's dispense with formalities.
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彼の態度は軍人らしく堅苦しかった。

(かれ)態度(たいど)軍人(ぐんじん)らしく堅苦(かたくる)しかった。
His bearing was stiff and military.
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堅苦しい礼儀は一切抜きにしましょう。

堅苦(かたくる)しい礼儀(れいぎ)(いち)切抜(きりぬ)きにしましょう。
Let's do away with all formalities.
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堅苦しく考えないで、くつろいでください。

堅苦(かたくる)しく(かんが)えないで、くつろいでください。
Don't stand on ceremony. Just make yourself at home.