猫は背中を丸める。

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猫 は 背中 を 丸める 。

English Translation

Cats arch their backs.

Furigana

猫(ねこ)は背中(せなか)を丸(まる)める。

Romanji

Neko wa senaka o marumeru.

Words

猫 (ねこ、ネコ)

cat; shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship

は (は)

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

背中 (せなか)

back (of body)

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.

丸める (まるめる)

to make round; to roll up; to curl up; to seduce; to cajole; to explain away; to round off (a fraction); to lump together

Kanji

猫

Readings: ビョウ、 ねこ

Meaning: cat

背

Readings: ハイ、 せ、 せい、 そむ.く、 そむ.ける

Meanings: stature, height, back, behind, disobey, defy, go back on, rebel

中

Readings: チュウ、 なか、 うち、 あた.る

Meanings: in, inside, middle, mean, center

丸

Readings: ガン、 まる、 まる.める、 まる.い

Meanings: round, full (month), perfection, -ship, pills, make round, roll up, curl up, seduce, explain away