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Zach

彼は昔、よい男の子だった。

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よい 男の子 だった

English Translation

He used to be a nice boy.

Furigana

(かれ)(むかし)、よい(おとこ)()だった。

Romanji

Kare wa mukashi, yoi otokonoko datta.

Words

(かれ)
he; him; his; boyfriend
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
(むかし)
olden days; former
良い (よい)
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable; sufficient (can be used to turn down an offer); ready; prepared; profitable (e.g. deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial; OK
男の子 (おとこのこ、おとこのコ)
boy; male child; baby boy
()
be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative

Kanji

Readings: ヒ、 かれ、 かの、 か.の
Meanings: he, that, the
Readings: セキ、 シャク、 むかし
Meanings: once upon a time, antiquity, old times
Readings: ダン、 ナン、 おとこ、 お
Meaning: male
Readings: シ、 ス、 ツ、 こ、 -こ、 ね
Meanings: child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac