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Zach

サーカスは子供たちを驚かせ喜ばせた。

Sentence Analyzer

サーカス 子供たち 驚かせ 喜ばせた

English Translation

The circus amazed and delighted the children.

Furigana

サーカスは子供(こども)たちを(おどろ)かせ(よろこ)ばせた。

Romanji

Sa-kasu wa kodomotachi o odorokase yorokobaseta.

Words

サーカス (サーカス)
circus
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
子供達 (こどもたち)
children
()
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.
驚く (おどろく)
to be surprised; to be astonished
喜ぶ (よろこぶ)
to be delighted; to be glad; to be pleased; to congratulate; to gratefully accept

Kanji

Readings: シ、 ス、 ツ、 こ、 -こ、 ね
Meanings: child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac
Readings: キョウ、 ク、 クウ、 グ、 そな.える、 とも、 -ども
Meanings: submit, offer, present, serve (meal), accompany
Readings: キョウ、 おどろ.く、 おどろ.かす
Meanings: wonder, be surprised, frightened, amazed
Readings: キ、 よろこ.ぶ、 よろこ.ばす
Meanings: rejoice, take pleasure in