彼は市長を務めた。

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彼 は 市長 を 務めた 。

English Translation

He served as mayor.

Furigana

彼(かれ)は市長(しちょう)を務(つと)めた。

Romanji

Kare wa shichō o tsutometa.

Words

彼 (かれ)

he; him; his; boyfriend

は (は)

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

市長 (しちょう)

mayor

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.

勤める (つとめる)

to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (in); to serve (as); to act (as); to fill (the position of); to play the role (of); to conduct a religious service

Kanji

彼

Readings: ヒ、 かれ、 かの、 か.の

Meanings: he, that, the

市

Readings: シ、 いち

Meanings: market, city, town

長

Readings: チョウ、 なが.い、 おさ

Meanings: long, leader, superior, senior

務

Readings: ム、 つと.める

Meanings: task, duties