机にむかって勉強しているうちに寝てしまった。

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English Translation

I fell asleep while studying at my desk.

Furigana

机(つくえ)にむかって勉強(べんきょう)しているうちに寝(ね)てしまった。

Romanji

Tsukue ni mukatte benkyōshiteiru uchini neteshimatta.

Words

机 (つくえ、つき)

desk

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

向かう (むかう)

to face; to go towards

勉強 (べんきょう)

study; diligence; discount; reduction

打ち荷 (うちに)

jettisoned cargo

寝る (ねる)

to lie down; to go to bed; to lie in bed; to sleep (lying down); to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie idle

Kanji

机

Readings: キ、つくえ

Meanings: desk, table

勉

Readings: ベン、つと.める

Meanings: exertion, endeavour, encourage, strive, make effort, diligent

強

Readings: キョウ、ゴウ、つよ.い、つよ.まる、つよ.める、し.いる、こわ.い

Meaning: strong

寝

Readings: シン、ね.る、ね.かす、い.ぬ、みたまや、や.める

Meanings: lie down, sleep, rest, bed, remain unsold