あいつは小山の大将だった。
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English Translation
He was the cock of the walk.
Furigana
あいつは小山 の大将 だった。
Romanji
Aitsu wa koyama no taishō datta.
Words
彼奴
(あいつ、きゃつ、かやつ、あやつ)
he; she; that guy
は
(は)
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
小山
(こやま)
hill; knoll
の
(の)
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
大将
(たいしょう、だいしょう)
general; admiral; boss; leader; local kingpin; old chap; mate; boss; chief; man; athlete who competes in the last match of a team competition (kendo, judo, etc.)
だ
(だ)
be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative