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

図書館には彼らしかいなかった。

Sentence Analyzer

図書館 彼ら しか いなかった

English Translation

They were alone in the library.

Furigana

図書館(としょかん)には(かれ)らしかいなかった。

Romanji

Toshokan ni wa karera shika inakatta.

Words

図書館 (としょかん、ずしょかん)
library
()
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
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
彼ら (かれら)
they (usually male); them
しか (しか)
only; nothing but
要る (いる)
to need; to want

Kanji

Readings: ズ、 ト、 え、 はか.る
Meanings: map, drawing, plan, extraordinary, audacious
Readings: ショ、 か.く、 -が.き、 -がき
Meaning: write
Readings: カン、 やかた、 たて
Meanings: building, mansion, large building, palace
Readings: ヒ、 かれ、 かの、 か.の
Meanings: he, that, the