その絵は賞賛の的だった。

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その 絵 は 賞賛 の的 だった 。

English Translation

The painting was the object of admiration.

Furigana

その絵(え)は賞賛(しょうさん)の的(てき)だった。

Romanji

Sono e wa shōsan noteki 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...

絵 (え)

picture; drawing; painting; sketch

は (は)

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

賞賛 (しょうさん)

praise; admiration; commendation; approbation

だ (だ)

be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative

Kanji

絵

Readings: カイ、 エ

Meanings: picture, drawing, painting, sketch

賞

Readings: ショウ、 ほ.める

Meanings: prize, reward, praise

賛

Readings: サン、 たす.ける、 たた.える

Meanings: approve, praise, title or inscription on picture, assist, agree with

的

Readings: テキ、 まと

Meanings: bull's eye, mark, target, object, adjective ending