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その書評者はその小説に鋭く批判的である。

Sentence Analyzer

その 書評者 その 小説 鋭く 批判的 ある

English Translation

The reviewer is sharply critical of the novel.

Furigana

その書評者(しょひょうしゃ)はその小説(しょうせつ)(するど)批判的(ひはんてき)である。

Romanji

Sono shohyōsha wa sono shōsetsu ni surudoku hihanteki de aru.

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...
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
小説 (しょうせつ)
novel; (short) story
()
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
鋭い (するどい)
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; cutting (remark); stinging; pointed (question or look); screeching (noise); perceptive; keen; quick (mind); astute; shrewd; discerning; nimble; agile; quick
批判的 (ひはんてき)
critical
()
be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative
(ある)
a certain ...; some ...

Kanji

Readings: ショ、 か.く、 -が.き、 -がき
Meaning: write
Reading: ヒョウ
Meanings: evaluate, criticism, comment
Readings: シャ、 もの
Meanings: someone, person
Readings: ショウ、 ちい.さい、 こ-、 お-、 さ-
Meanings: little, small
Readings: セツ、 ゼイ、 と.く
Meanings: opinion, theory, explanation, rumor
Readings: エイ、 するど.い
Meanings: pointed, sharpness, edge, weapon, sharp, violent
Reading: 
Meanings: criticism, strike
Readings: ハン、 バン、 わか.る
Meanings: judgement, signature, stamp, seal
Readings: テキ、 まと
Meanings: bull's eye, mark, target, object, adjective ending