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カップルは写真のためにポーズをとった。

Sentence Analyzer

カップル 写真 ために ぽーず とった

English Translation

The couple posed for the photograph.

Furigana

カップルは写真(しゃしん)のためにポーズをとった。

Romanji

Kappuru wa shashin no tameni po-zu o totta.

Words

カップル (カップル)
couple
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
写真 (しゃしん)
photograph; photo; picture; snapshot; snap; movie
()
indicates possessive; nominalizes verbs and adjectives; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases; (at sentence-end, falling tone) indicates a confident conclusion; (at sentence-end) indicates emotional emphasis; (at sentence-end, rising tone) indicates question
為に (ために)
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; in favor of; in favour of; on behalf of; because of; as a result of
ポーズ (ポーズ、ポース)
pose; pause
()
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.
穫る (とる)
to harvest (a crop)

Kanji

Readings: シャ、 ジャ、 うつ.す、 うつ.る、 うつ-、 うつ.し
Meanings: copy, be photographed, describe
Readings: シン、 ま、 ま-、 まこと
Meanings: true, reality, Buddhist sect