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彼は困った時はいつも姉に助けを求める。

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困った いつも 助け 求める

English Translation

When he is in trouble, he always turns to his sister for help.

Furigana

(かれ)(こま)った(とき)はいつも(あね)(たす)けを(もと)める。

Romanji

Kare wa komatta toki wa itsumo ane ni tasuke o motomeru.

Words

(かれ)
he; him; his; boyfriend
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
困る (こまる)
to be troubled; to be worried; to be bothered; to be embarrassed; to be stumped
(とき)
time; hour; moment; occasion; case; chance; opportunity; season; the times; the age; the day; tense
何時も (いつも)
always; usually; every time; never
(あね)
older sister; elder sister
()
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
助け (たすけ)
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
()
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.
求める (もとめる)
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for; to pursue (pleasure); to hunt (a job); to purchase; to buy

Kanji

Readings: ヒ、 かれ、 かの、 か.の
Meanings: he, that, the
Readings: コン、 こま.る
Meanings: quandary, become distressed, annoyed
Readings: ジ、 とき、 -どき
Meanings: time, hour
Readings: シ、 あね、 はは
Meaning: elder sister
Readings: ジョ、 たす.ける、 たす.かる、 す.ける、 すけ
Meanings: help, rescue, assist
Readings: キュウ、 グ、 もと.める
Meanings: request, want, wish for, require, demand