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

メアリーは机に向かって勉強しています。

Sentence Analyzer

メアリー 向かって 勉強しています

English Translation

Mary is sitting at the desk.

Furigana

メアリーは(つくえ)()かって勉強(べんきょう)しています。

Romanji

Meari- wa tsukue ni mukatte benkyōshiteimasu.

Words

()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
(つくえ、つき)
desk
()
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
向かう (むかう)
to face; to go towards
勉強 (べんきょう)
study; diligence; discount; reduction

Kanji

Readings: キ、 つくえ
Meanings: desk, table
Readings: コウ、 む.く、 む.い、 -む.き、 む.ける、 -む.け、 む.かう、 む.かい、 む.こう、 む.こう-、 むこ、 むか.い
Meanings: yonder, facing, beyond, confront, defy, tend toward, approach
Readings: ベン、 つと.める
Meanings: exertion, endeavour, encourage, strive, make effort, diligent
Readings: キョウ、 ゴウ、 つよ.い、 つよ.まる、 つよ.める、 し.いる、 こわ.い
Meaning: strong