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Zach

その表面は鏡のように平らだった。

Sentence Analyzer

その 表面 ように 平ら だった

English Translation

Its surface was as flat as a mirror.

Furigana

その表面(ひょうめん)(かがみ)のように(たい)らだった。

Romanji

Sono hyōmen wa kagami no yōni taira datta.

Words

其の (その)
that (something or someone distant from the speaker, close to the listener; actions of the listener, or ideas expressed or understood by the listener); the; um...; er...; uh...
表面 (ひょうめん)
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
(かがみ)
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head
()
indicates possessive; nominalizes verbs and adjectives; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases; (at sentence-end, falling tone) indicates a confident conclusion; (at sentence-end) indicates emotional emphasis; (at sentence-end, rising tone) indicates question
様に (ように)
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
平ら (たいら)
flatness; level; smooth; calm; plain; sitting tailor fashion
()
be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative

Kanji

Readings: ヒョウ、 おもて、 -おもて、 あらわ.す、 あらわ.れる、 あら.わす
Meanings: surface, table, chart, diagram
Readings: メン、 ベン、 おも、 おもて、 つら
Meanings: mask, face, features, surface
Readings: キョウ、 ケイ、 かがみ
Meanings: mirror, speculum, barrel-head, round rice-cake offering
Readings: ヘイ、 ビョウ、 ヒョウ、 たい.ら、 -だいら、 ひら、 ひら-
Meanings: even, flat, peace