彼は昆虫採集に興味を持っている。

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彼は昆虫採集に興味を持っている。

English Translation

He has an interest in collecting insects.

Furigana

彼(かれ)は昆虫(こんちゅう)採集(さいしゅう)に興味(きょうみ)を持(も)っている。

Romanji

Kare wa konchū saishū ni kyōmi o motteiru.

Words

彼 (かれ)

he; him; his; boyfriend

は (は)

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

昆虫 (こんちゅう)

insect; bug

採集 (さいしゅう)

collecting; gathering

に (に)

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

興味 (きょうみ)

interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)

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.

持つ (もつ)

to hold (in one's hand); to take; to carry; to possess; to have; to own; to maintain; to keep; to last; to be durable; to keep; to survive; to take charge of; to be in charge of