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

Word

抜擢

抜てき
ばってき、ばったく
selection (esp. from many people for an important job position); exceptional promotion
Word

抜きん出る

抽んでる、擢んでる
v1
ぬきんでる
to surpass; to outdo; to excel; to stand out; to be outstanding; to be preeminent; to tower above (the surrounding landscape)