彼らはかわるがわる車を押さなければならなかった。

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彼ら は かわるがわる 車 を 押さなければならなかった 。

English Translation

They had to take turns pushing the car.

Furigana

彼(かれ)らはかわるがわる車(くるま)を押(お)さなければならなかった。

Romanji

Karera wa kawarugawaru kuruma o osanakerebanaranakatta.

Words

彼ら (かれら)

they (usually male); them

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

代わる代わる (かわるがわる)

alternately; by turns

車 (くるま)

car; automobile; vehicle; wheel

を (を)

indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.

押す (おす)

to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf); to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel; to influence; to overwhelm; to overpower; to repress; to push (events along); to advance (a plan); to do in spite of ...; to do even though ...; to force; to make sure; to be pressed for time; to advance troops; to attack; (of light) to be diffused across an entire surface

Kanji

彼

Readings: ヒ、 かれ、 かの、 か.の

Meanings: he, that, the

車

Readings: シャ、 くるま

Meaning: car

押

Readings: オウ、 お.す、 お.し-、 お.っ-、 お.さえる、 おさ.える

Meanings: push, stop, check, subdue, attach, seize, weight, shove, press, seal, do in spite of