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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

ルーシーは箸が使えない。

Sentence Analyzer

ルーシー 使えない

English Translation

Lucy cannot use chopsticks.

Furigana

ルーシーは(はし)使(つか)えない。

Romanji

Ru-Shi- wa hashi ga tsukaenai.

Words

()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
(はし)
chopsticks
()
indicates sentence subject (occasionally object); indicates possessive (esp. in literary expressions); but; however; still; and
使える (つかえる)
to be usable; to be serviceable; to be useful

Kanji

Readings: チョ、 チャク、 はし
Meaning: chopsticks
使
Readings: シ、 つか.う、 つか.い、 -つか.い、 -づか.い
Meanings: use, send on a mission, order, messenger, envoy, ambassador, cause