彼はラグビー選手だった。

彼はラグビー選手だった。

He was a rugby player.

彼(かれ)はラグビー選手(せんしゅ)だった。

Kare wa ragubi- senshu datta.

彼 (かれ)

he; him; his; boyfriend

は (は)

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

ラグビー (ラグビー)

rugby

選手 (せんしゅ)

player (in game); team member

だ (だ)

be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative

Readings: ヒ、かれ、かの、か.の

Meanings: he, that, the

Readings: セン、えら.ぶ

Meanings: elect, select, choose, prefer

Readings: シュ、ズ、て、て-、 -て、た-

Meaning: hand