皿洗いを命じられて彼女は口をとがらせた。

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English Translation

She pouted when she was told to wash the dishes.

Furigana

皿洗(さらあら)いを命(めい)じられて彼女(かのじょ)は口(くち)をとがらせた。

Romanji

Saraarai o meijirarete kanojo wa kuchi o togaraseta.

Words

皿洗い (さらあらい)

washing-up; dish-washing

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.

命じる (めいじる)

to order; to command; to appoint

彼女 (かのじょ)

she; her; her; girlfriend; sweetheart

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

口 (くち)

mouth; opening; hole; gap; orifice; mouth (of a bottle); spout; nozzle; mouthpiece; gate; door; entrance; exit; speaking; speech; talk (i.e. gossip); taste; palate; mouth (to feed); opening (i.e. vacancy); available position; invitation; summons; kind; sort; type; opening (i.e. beginning); counter for mouthfuls, shares (of money), and swords

尖る (とがる、とんがる)

to taper to a point; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge; to be touchy