彼は名声を守ろうと必死だった。

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彼は名声を守ろうと必死だった。

English Translation

He was desperate to defend his reputation.

Furigana

彼(かれ)は名声(めいせい)を守(まも)ろうと必死(ひっし)だった。

Romanji

Kare wa meisei o mamorou to hisshi datta.

Words

彼 (かれ)

he; him; his; boyfriend

は (は)

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

名声 (めいせい)

fame; reputation; renown

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.

守る (まもる)

to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe; to obey; to follow

と (と)

if; when; and; with; particle used for quoting (with speech, thoughts, etc.); quoting particle; promoted pawn; indicates question (sentence end)

必死 (ひっし)

frantic; desperate; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)

だ (だ)

be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative