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

「これは何だろう」とトニーは尋ねました。

Sentence Analyzer

これ だろう トニー 尋ねました

English Translation

"I wonder what this is," said Tony.

Furigana

「これは(なに)だろう」とトニーは(たず)ねました。

Romanji

" kore wa nani darou" to Toni- wa tazunemashita.

Words

此れ (これ)
this (indicating an item near the speaker, the action of the speaker, or the current topic); this person (usu. indicating someone in one's in-group); now; here; I (me); certainly
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
(なに、なん)
what; how many; you-know-what; that; whatsit; what's the expression; what do you call them; what?; hey!
()
be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative
()
if; when; and; with; particle used for quoting (with speech, thoughts, etc.); quoting particle; promoted pawn; indicates question (sentence end)
尋ねる (たずねる)
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into; to investigate

Kanji

Readings: カ、 なに、 なん、 なに-、 なん-
Meaning: what
Readings: ジン、 たず.ねる、 ひろ
Meanings: inquire, fathom, look for