彼らはスミス氏を指導者として尊敬している。

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English Translation

They look up to Mr Smith as a leader.

Furigana

彼(かれ)らはスミス氏(し)を指導者(しどうしゃ)として尊敬(そんけい)している。

Romanji

Karera wa Sumisu shi o shidōsha toshite sonkeishiteiru.

Words

彼ら (かれら)

they (usually male); them

は (は)

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

氏 (し)

Mr; Mrs; Ms; Miss; clan; he; him; counter for people

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.

指導者 (しどうしゃ)

leader; guide; mentor; coach

として (として)

as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that...; trying to...

尊敬 (そんけい)

respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor