私たちはすぐに彼らに追いついた。

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私たち は すぐ に 彼ら に 追いついた 。

English Translation

We soon caught up with them.

Furigana

私(わたし)たちはすぐに彼(かれ)らに追(お)いついた。

Romanji

Watashitachi wa sugu ni karera ni oitsuita.

Words

私たち (わたしたち、わたくしたち)

we; us

は (は)

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

直ぐ (すぐ)

immediately; at once; directly; soon; before long; shortly; easily; without difficulty; right (near); nearby; just (handy)

に (に)

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

彼ら (かれら)

they (usually male); them

追いつく (おいつく)

to overtake; to catch up (with)

Kanji

私

Readings: シ、 わたくし、 わたし

Meanings: private, I, me

彼

Readings: ヒ、 かれ、 かの、 か.の

Meanings: he, that, the

追

Readings: ツイ、 お.う

Meanings: chase, drive away, follow, pursue, meanwhile