This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

彼は私に早く寝るように命じた。

Sentence Analyzer

早く 寝る ように 命じた

English Translation

He instructed me to go to bed early.

Furigana

(かれ)(わたし)(はや)()るように(めい)じた。

Romanji

Kare wa watashi ni hayaku neru yōni meijita.

Words

(かれ)
he; him; his; boyfriend
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
(わたし、わたくし)
I; me; private affairs; personal matter; secrecy; selfishness
()
at (place, time); in; on; during; to (direction, state); toward; into; for (purpose); because of (reason); for; with; by; from; as (i.e. in the role of); per; in; for; a (e.g. "once a month"); and; in addition to; if; although
早い (はやい)
fast; quick; hasty; brisk; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet; (too) early; easy; simple; quick
寝る (ねる)
to lie down; to go to bed; to lie in bed; to sleep (lying down); to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie idle
様に (ように)
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
命じる (めいじる)
to order; to command; to appoint

Kanji

Readings: ヒ、 かれ、 かの、 か.の
Meanings: he, that, the
Readings: シ、 わたくし、 わたし
Meanings: private, I, me
Readings: ソウ、 サッ、 はや.い、 はや、 はや-、 はや.まる、 はや.める、 さ-
Meanings: early, fast
Readings: シン、 ね.る、 ね.かす、 い.ぬ、 みたまや、 や.める
Meanings: lie down, sleep, rest, bed, remain unsold
Readings: メイ、 ミョウ、 いのち
Meanings: fate, command, decree, destiny, life, appoint