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

マユコは本を読み、メグは絵をかいていた。

Sentence Analyzer

マユコ 読み めぐ かいていた

English Translation

Mayuko was reading and Meg was painting.

Furigana

マユコは(ほん)()み、メグは()をかいていた。

Romanji

Mayuko wa hon o yomi, Megu wa e o kaiteita.

Words

()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
(ほん)
book; volume; script; this; present; main; head; real; regular; counter for long cylindrical things; counter for films, TV shows, etc.; counter for goals, home runs, etc.; counter for telephone calls
()
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.
読む (よむ)
to read; to count; to guess; to predict; to read (someone's thoughts); to see (e.g. into someone's heart); to divine
めく (めく)
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...; to jerk off; to masturbate
()
picture; drawing; painting; sketch
掻く (かく)
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle

Kanji

Readings: ホン、 もと
Meanings: book, present, main, origin, true, real, counter for long cylindrical things
Readings: ドク、 トク、 トウ、 よ.む、 -よ.み
Meaning: read
Readings: カイ、 エ
Meanings: picture, drawing, painting, sketch