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彼らは男を逮捕すべく追いかけた。

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彼ら 逮捕す べく 追いかけた

English Translation

They chased the man to arrest him.

Furigana

(かれ)らは(おとこ)逮捕(たいほ)すべく()いかけた。

Romanji

Karera wa otoko o taihosu beku oikaketa.

Words

彼ら (かれら)
they (usually male); them
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
(おとこ、おっこ)
man; male; fellow; guy; chap; bloke; male lover; boyfriend; man; manliness; manly honor; manly honour; manly reputation
()
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.
逮捕 (たいほ)
arrest; apprehension; capture
可し (べし)
shall; should; must
追いかける (おいかける)
to chase; to run after; to pursue

Kanji

Readings: ヒ、 かれ、 かの、 か.の
Meanings: he, that, the
Readings: ダン、 ナン、 おとこ、 お
Meaning: male
Reading: タイ
Meanings: apprehend, chase
Readings: ホ、 と.らえる、 と.らわれる、 と.る、 とら.える、 とら.われる、 つか.まえる、 つか.まる
Meanings: catch, capture
Readings: ツイ、 お.う
Meanings: chase, drive away, follow, pursue, meanwhile