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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

そして粘土を指の間で滑らせるの。

Sentence Analyzer

そして 粘土 滑らせる

English Translation

Now, just let the clay slide between your fingers.

Furigana

そして粘土(ねんど)(ゆび)()(すべ)らせるの。

Romanji

Soshite nendo o yubi no ma de suberaseru no.

Words

然して (そして、しかして)
and; and then; thus; and now
粘土 (ねんど、ねばつち)
clay
()
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.
(ゆび、および、おゆび)
finger; toe; digit
()
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
()
space; room; time; pause
(で、にて)
indicates location of action; at; in; indicates time of action; indicates means of action; cause of effect; by; and then; so; indicates continuing action; indicates certainty, emphasis, etc.
滑る (ぬめる、なめる)
to be slippery; to be slimy; to behave charmingly; to walk merrily

Kanji

Readings: ネン、 ねば.る
Meanings: sticky, glutinous, greasy, persevere
Readings: ド、 ト、 つち
Meanings: soil, earth, ground, Turkey
Readings: シ、 ゆび、 さ.す、 -さ.し
Meanings: finger, point to, indicate, put into, play (chess), measure (ruler)
Readings: カン、 ケン、 あいだ、 ま、 あい
Meanings: interval, space
Readings: カツ、 コツ、 すべ.る、 なめ.らか
Meanings: slippery, slide, slip, flunk