コロンブスはこの地方を確保した。

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コロンブス この 地方 確保した

English Translation

Columbus secured this region of interests.

Furigana

コロンブスはこの地方(ちほう)確保(かくほ)した。

Romanji

Koronbusu wa kono chihō o kakuhoshita.

Words

()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
此の (この)
this (something or someone close to the speaker (including the speaker), or ideas expressed by the speaker)
地方 (ちほう)
district; region; area; locality; the country; countryside; the provinces; rural area
()
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.
確保 (かくほ)
guarantee; maintain; ensure; insure; secure; reservation

Kanji

Readings: チ、 ジ
Meanings: ground, earth
Readings: ホウ、 かた、 -かた、 -がた
Meanings: direction, person, alternative
Readings: カク、 コウ、 たし.か、 たし.かめる
Meanings: assurance, firm, tight, hard, solid, confirm, clear, evident
Readings: ホ、 ホウ、 たも.つ
Meanings: protect, guarantee, keep, preserve, sustain, support