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

いすをもっと机に近づけなさい。

Sentence Analyzer

いす もっと 近づけ なさい

English Translation

Move the chair nearer to the desk.

Furigana

いすをもっと(つくえ)(ちか)づけなさい。

Romanji

Isu o motto tsukue ni chikazuke nasai.

Words

椅子 (いす)
chair; stool; post; office; position
()
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.
もっと (もっと)
(some) more; even more; longer; further
(つくえ、つき)
desk
()
at (place, time); in; on; during; to (direction, state); toward; into; for (purpose); because of (reason); for; with; by; from; as (i.e. in the role of); per; in; for; a (e.g. "once a month"); and; in addition to; if; although
近づける (ちかづける)
to bring near; to put close; to let come near; to associate with
為さる (なさる)
to do

Kanji

Readings: キ、 つくえ
Meanings: desk, table
Readings: キン、 コン、 ちか.い
Meanings: near, early, akin, tantamount