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

ジェーンはソフトクリームが欲しかった。

Sentence Analyzer

ジェーン ソフトクリーム 欲しかった

English Translation

Jane wanted an ice cream cone.

Furigana

ジェーンはソフトクリームが()しかった。

Romanji

Jye-N wa sofutokuri-mu ga hoshikatta.

Words

()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
ソフトクリーム (ソフトクリーム、ソフト・クリーム)
soft serve ice cream (icecream)
()
indicates sentence subject (occasionally object); indicates possessive (esp. in literary expressions); but; however; still; and
欲しい (ほしい)
wanted; wished for; in need of; desired; I want (you) to

Kanji

Readings: ヨク、 ほっ.する、 ほ.しい
Meanings: longing, covetousness, greed, passion, desire, craving