人々は王女を歓迎するために旗をふった。

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人々は王女を歓迎するために旗をふった。

English Translation

They waved flags to welcome the princess.

Furigana

人々(ひとびと)は王女(おうじょ)を歓迎(かんげい)するために旗(はた)をふった。

Romanji

Hitobito wa ōjo o kangeisuru tameni hata o futta.

Words

人々 (ひとびと、にんにん)

each person; people; men and women; everybody

は (は)

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

王女 (おうじょ、おうにょ)

princess

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.

歓迎 (かんげい)

welcome; reception

為に (ために)

for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; in favor of; in favour of; on behalf of; because of; as a result of

旗 (はた)

flag; pataka (banner)

振る (ぶる)

assuming the air of ...; behaving like ...; to put on airs; to be self-important