彼は英語を話す能力を身につけた。

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彼は英語を話す能力を身につけた。

English Translation

He acquired the ability to speak English.

Furigana

彼(かれ)は英語(えいご)を話(はな)す能力(のうりょく)を身(み)につけた。

Romanji

Kare wa eigo o hanasu nōryoku o mi ni tsuketa.

Words

彼 (かれ)

he; him; his; boyfriend

は (は)

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

英語 (えいご)

English (language)

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.

話す (はなす)

to talk; to speak; to converse; to chat; to tell; to explain; to narrate; to mention; to describe; to discuss; to speak (a language)

能力 (のうりょく)

ability; faculty

身 (み)

body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.); wood (as opposed to bark); blade (as opposed to its handle); container (as opposed to its lid)

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

点ける (つける)

to turn on; to switch on; to light up