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

あいにく店は閉まっていた。

Sentence Analyzer

あいにく 閉まっていた

English Translation

Unfortunately, the store was closed.

Furigana

あいにく(みせ)()まっていた。

Romanji

Ainiku mise wa shimatteita.

Words

生憎 (あいにく)
unfortunately; Sorry, but ...
(みせ)
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
閉まる (しまる)
to be shut; to close; to be closed; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober; to become tense

Kanji

Readings: テン、 みせ、 たな
Meanings: store, shop
Readings: ヘイ、 と.じる、 と.ざす、 し.める、 し.まる、 た.てる
Meanings: closed, shut