コロンブスはこの地方を確保した。
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English Translation
Columbus secured this region of interests.
Furigana
コロンブスはこの地方 を確保 した。
Romanji
Koronbusu wa kono chihō o kakuhoshita.
Words
は
(は)
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
を
(を)
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