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

わたしはいつもより遅く床に就いた。

Sentence Analyzer

わたし いつも より 遅く 就いた

English Translation

I went to bed later than usual.

Furigana

わたしはいつもより(おそ)(ゆか)()いた。

Romanji

Watashi wa itsumo yori osoku yuka ni tsuita.

Words

(わたし、わたくし)
I; me; private affairs; personal matter; secrecy; selfishness
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
何時も (いつも)
always; usually; every time; never
より (より)
than; from; out of; since; at; on; except; but; other than; more
遅い (おそい)
slow; late (e.g. "late at night"); too late; dull; stupid
(とこ)
bed; bedding; sickbed; alcove; riverbed; seedbed; straw "core" of a tatami mat; floor
()
at (place, time); in; on; during; to (direction, state); toward; into; for (purpose); because of (reason); for; with; by; from; as (i.e. in the role of); per; in; for; a (e.g. "once a month"); and; in addition to; if; although
就く (つく)
to ascend (the throne); to accede; to take (seat, position, course, etc.); to assume; to start (on a journey); to commence; to depart; to study (under teacher); to be an apprentice

Kanji

Readings: チ、 おく.れる、 おく.らす、 おそ.い
Meanings: slow, late, back, later
Readings: ショウ、 とこ、 ゆか
Meanings: bed, counter for beds, floor, padding, tatami
Readings: シュウ、 ジュ、 つ.く、 つ.ける
Meanings: concerning, settle, take position, depart, study, per