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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苦は楽の種。

()(らく)(たね)
No pain, no gains.
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恋の味は苦い。

(こい)(あじ)(にが)い。
The taste of love is bitter.
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胃痛に苦しむ。

胃痛(いつう)(くる)しむ。
I suffer from a stomach ache.
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この薬は苦い。

この(くすり)(にが)い。
This medicine tastes bitter.
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良薬は口に苦し。

良薬(りょうやく)(くち)(にが)し。
A good medicine tastes bitter.
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苦しい、やめろ。

(くる)しい、やめろ。
It's so painful. Stop it!
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苦あれば楽あり。

()あれば(らく)あり。
No sweet without sweat.
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魚釣りは苦手だ。

魚釣(さかなつ)りは苦手(にがて)だ。
Fishing just isn't my line.
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ご苦労様でした。

苦労(くろう)(さま)でした。
Thank you for your trouble.
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あいつは苦手だ。

あいつは苦手(にがて)だ。
He is a tough customer.