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

彼はかさをこわきにかかえていた。

Sentence Analyzer

かさ こわき かかえていた

English Translation

He was carrying an umbrella under his arm.

Furigana

(かれ)はかさをこわきにかかえていた。

Romanji

Kare wa kasa o kowaki ni kakaeteita.

Words

(かれ)
he; him; his; boyfriend
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
(かさ)
conical hat (East-Asian style); coolie hat; something shaped like a conical hat; shade (of a lamp)
()
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.
強い (こわい)
tough; stiff; hard; inflexible; obstinate; stubborn
()
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
抱える (かかえる)
to hold or carry under or in the arms; to have (esp. problems, debts, etc.); to employ; to engage; to hire

Kanji

Readings: ヒ、 かれ、 かの、 か.の
Meanings: he, that, the