彼は図を使って自説を例証した。

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彼 は 図 を 使って 自説 を 例証した 。

English Translation

He illustrated his theory with diagrams.

Furigana

彼(かれ)は図(ず)を使(つか)って自説(じせつ)を例証(れいしょう)した。

Romanji

Kare wa zu o tsukatte jisetsu o reishōshita.

Words

彼 (かれ)

he; him; his; boyfriend

は (は)

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

図 (ず)

drawing; picture; diagram; figure; illustration; chart; graph; sight; scene

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.

使う (つかう)

to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to put to use; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to handle; to manage; to manipulate; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend; to consume; to use (language); to speak

自説 (じせつ)

one's personal opinion

例証 (れいしょう)

exemplification; illustration; example

Kanji

彼

Readings: ヒ、 かれ、 かの、 か.の

Meanings: he, that, the

図

Readings: ズ、 ト、 え、 はか.る

Meanings: map, drawing, plan, extraordinary, audacious

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

自

Readings: ジ、 シ、 みずか.ら、 おの.ずから、 おの.ずと

Meaning: oneself

説

Readings: セツ、 ゼイ、 と.く

Meanings: opinion, theory, explanation, rumor

例

Readings: レイ、 たと.える

Meanings: example, custom, usage, precedent

証

Readings: ショウ、 あかし

Meanings: evidence, proof, certificate