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

ヘレンは庭で遊んでいます。

Sentence Analyzer

ヘレン 遊んでいます

English Translation

Helen is playing in the yard.

Furigana

ヘレンは(にわ)(あそ)んでいます。

Romanji

Heren wa niwa de asondeimasu.

Words

()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
(にわ)
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
(で、にて)
indicates location of action; at; in; indicates time of action; indicates means of action; cause of effect; by; and then; so; indicates continuing action; indicates certainty, emphasis, etc.
遊ぶ (あそぶ、あすぶ)
to play; to enjoy oneself; to have a good time; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to be unused; to go to (for pleasure or for study); to intentionally throw a ball to lower the batter's concentration

Kanji

Readings: テイ、 にわ
Meanings: courtyard, garden, yard
Readings: ユウ、 ユ、 あそ.ぶ、 あそ.ばす
Meaning: play