This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

そのキャンドルは勝手に消えた。

Sentence Analyzer

その キャンドル 勝手 消えた

English Translation

The candle went out by itself.

Furigana

そのキャンドルは勝手(かって)()えた。

Romanji

Sono kyandoru wa katte ni kieta.

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...
キャンドル (キャンドル)
candle
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
勝手 (かって)
one's own convenience; one's way; convenience or ease of use; knowledge of how to use; circumstances; situation (e.g. financial); environment; kitchen; arbitrary; unauthorised (e.g. phone app, WWW site); unofficial
()
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
消える (きえる)
to go out; to vanish; to disappear

Kanji

Readings: ショウ、 か.つ、 -が.ち、 まさ.る、 すぐ.れる、 かつ
Meanings: victory, win, prevail, excel
Readings: シュ、 ズ、 て、 て-、 -て、 た-
Meaning: hand
Readings: ショウ、 き.える、 け.す
Meanings: extinguish, blow out, turn off, neutralize, cancel