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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

トニーはピアノを開けて、鍵盤を見つめました。

Sentence Analyzer

トニー ピアノ 開けて 鍵盤 見つめました

English Translation

He lifted the board and looked at the keys.

Furigana

トニーはピアノを()けて、鍵盤(けんばん)()つめました。

Romanji

Toni- wa piano o akete, kenban o mitsumemashita.

Words

()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
ピアノ (ピアノ、ピヤノ)
piano
()
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.
開ける (はだける)
to open; to bare; to expose; to stretch
鍵盤 (けんばん)
keyboard (e.g. piano, computer)
見つめる (みつめる)
to stare at; to gaze at; to look hard at; to watch intently; to fix one's eyes on

Kanji

Readings: カイ、 ひら.く、 ひら.き、 -びら.き、 ひら.ける、 あ.く、 あ.ける
Meanings: open, unfold, unseal
Readings: ケン、 かぎ
Meaning: key
Reading: バン
Meanings: tray, shallow bowl, platter, tub, board, phonograph record
Readings: ケン、 み.る、 み.える、 み.せる
Meanings: see, hopes, chances, idea, opinion, look at, visible