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

そこへ着いたときには、店はすでにしまっていた。

Sentence Analyzer

そこ 着いた ときに すでに しまっていた

English Translation

The store was already closed when I got there.

Furigana

そこへ()いたときには、(みせ)はすでにしまっていた。

Romanji

Soko e tsuita tokini wa, mise wa sudeni shimatteita.

Words

其処 (そこ)
there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); you
()
indicates direction or goal (e.g. "to")
着く (つく)
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
時に (ときに)
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
(みせ)
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
既に (すでに、すんでに)
already; too late
仕舞う (しまう)
to finish; to stop; to end; to put an end to; to bring to a close; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to shut down; to shut up; to put away; to put back; to keep; to store; to finish ...; to do ... completely

Kanji

Readings: チャク、 ジャク、 き.る、 -ぎ、 き.せる、 -き.せ、 つ.く、 つ.ける
Meanings: don, arrive, wear, counter for suits of clothing
Readings: テン、 みせ、 たな
Meanings: store, shop