彼女は落ち着きを保とうと努めた。

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彼女は落ち着きを保とうと努めた。

English Translation

She tried to keep her presence of mind.

Furigana

彼女(かのじょ)は落(お)ち着(つ)きを保(たも)とうと努(つと)めた。

Romanji

Kanojo wa ochitsuki o tamotou to tsutometa.

Words

彼女 (かのじょ)

she; her; her; girlfriend; sweetheart

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

落ち着き (おちつき)

calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness

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.

保つ (たもつ)

to keep; to preserve; to hold; to retain; to maintain; to support; to sustain; to last; to endure; to keep well (food); to wear well; to be durable

と (と)

if; when; and; with; particle used for quoting (with speech, thoughts, etc.); quoting particle; promoted pawn; indicates question (sentence end)

努める (つとめる)

to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent; to be committed (to doing something)