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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

びっくりして私達は口がきけなかった。

Sentence Analyzer

びっくりして 私達 きけなかった

English Translation

We were struck dumb with astonishment.

Furigana

びっくりして私達(わたしたち)(くち)がきけなかった。

Romanji

Bikkurishite watashitachi wa kuchi ga kikenakatta.

Words

吃驚 (びっくり、ビックリ)
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be astonished; to get startled; to jump; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
私たち (わたしたち、わたくしたち)
we; us
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
(くち)
mouth; opening; hole; gap; orifice; mouth (of a bottle); spout; nozzle; mouthpiece; gate; door; entrance; exit; speaking; speech; talk (i.e. gossip); taste; palate; mouth (to feed); opening (i.e. vacancy); available position; invitation; summons; kind; sort; type; opening (i.e. beginning); counter for mouthfuls, shares (of money), and swords
()
indicates sentence subject (occasionally object); indicates possessive (esp. in literary expressions); but; however; still; and
聞ける (きける)
to tell

Kanji

Readings: シ、 わたくし、 わたし
Meanings: private, I, me
Readings: タツ、 ダ、 -たち
Meanings: accomplished, reach, arrive, attain
Readings: コウ、 ク、 くち
Meaning: mouth