父は古代史に関心を持っている。

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父は古代史に関心を持っている。

English Translation

My father is interested in ancient history.

Furigana

父(ちち)は古代史(こだいし)に関心(かんしん)を持(も)っている。

Romanji

Chichi wa kodaishi ni kanshin o motteiru.

Words

父 (ちち、とと、ちゃん、てて、かぞ、かそ、しし、あて)

father

は (は)

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

古代史 (こだいし)

ancient history

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

関心 (かんしん)

concern; interest

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.

持つ (もつ)

to hold (in one's hand); to take; to carry; to possess; to have; to own; to maintain; to keep; to last; to be durable; to keep; to survive; to take charge of; to be in charge of