彼は肩ごしに後ろを振り返った。

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彼は肩ごしに後ろを振り返った。

English Translation

He looked backward over his shoulder.

Furigana

彼(かれ)は肩(かた)ごしに後(うし)ろを振(ふ)り返(かえ)った。

Romanji

Kare wa katagoshi ni ushiro o furikaetta.

Words

彼 (かれ)

he; him; his; boyfriend

は (は)

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

肩越し (かたごし)

over one's shoulder

に (に)

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

後ろ (うしろ)

back; behind; rear

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.

振り返る (ふりかえる)

to turn head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to look back; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on); to reflect (on)