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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出る杭は打たれる。

()(くい)()たれる。
Envy is the companion of honour.
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マンション用地は杭で囲まれている。

マンション用地(ようち)(くい)(かこ)まれている。
The site of the condominium is enclosed with stakes.
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出る杭が打たれる会社じゃ、大きな成長は望めないね。

()(くい)()たれる会社(かいしゃ)じゃ、(おお)きな成長(せいちょう)(のぞ)めないね。
A company that stifles innovation can't hope to grow very much.
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基礎に杭を打ち込むのを忘れて、空中に楼閣を建てるとは、あなたも愚かな人だ。

基礎(きそ)(くい)()()むのを(わす)れて、空中(くうちゅう)楼閣(ろうかく)()てるとは、あなたも(おろ)かな(ひと)だ。
It is foolish of you to build a castle in the air while forgetting to drive in pilings for its foundation.