そろそろ子供達にプレゼントを用意しなければ。

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そろそろ 子供達 に プレゼント を 用意しなければ 。

English Translation

We should start getting Christmas gifts for the children.

Furigana

そろそろ子供達(こどもたち)にプレゼントを用意(ようい)しなければ。

Romanji

Sorosoro kodomotachi ni purezento o yōishinakereba.

Words

そろそろ (そろそろ、そろっと)

slowly; quietly; steadily; gradually; gingerly; soon; momentarily; before long; any time now

子供達 (こどもたち)

children

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

プレゼント (プレゼント)

present; gift; to give a present or gift

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.

用意 (ようい)

preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)

Kanji

子

Readings: シ、 ス、 ツ、 こ、 -こ、 ね

Meanings: child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac

供

Readings: キョウ、 ク、 クウ、 グ、 そな.える、 とも、 -ども

Meanings: submit, offer, present, serve (meal), accompany

達

Readings: タツ、 ダ、 -たち

Meanings: accomplished, reach, arrive, attain

用

Readings: ヨウ、 もち.いる

Meanings: utilize, business, service, use, employ

意

Reading: イ

Meanings: idea, mind, heart, taste, thought, desire, care, liking