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Zach

彼は悲しそうな様子で答えた。

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悲しそう 様子 答えた

English Translation

He answered with a sad air.

Furigana

(かれ)(かな)しそうな様子(ようす)(こた)えた。

Romanji

Kare wa kanashisō na yōsu de kotaeta.

Words

(かれ)
he; him; his; boyfriend
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
()
be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative
様子 (ようす)
state; state of affairs; situation; circumstances; appearance; look; aspect; sign; indication
(で、にて)
indicates location of action; at; in; indicates time of action; indicates means of action; cause of effect; by; and then; so; indicates continuing action; indicates certainty, emphasis, etc.
答える (こたえる)
to answer; to reply

Kanji

Readings: ヒ、 かれ、 かの、 か.の
Meanings: he, that, the
Readings: ヒ、 かな.しい、 かな.しむ
Meanings: grieve, sad, deplore, regret
Readings: ヨウ、 ショウ、 さま、 さん
Meanings: Esq., way, manner, situation, polite suffix
Readings: シ、 ス、 ツ、 こ、 -こ、 ね
Meanings: child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac
Readings: トウ、 こた.える、 こた.え
Meanings: solution, answer