彼はネズミのように臆病だ。

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ネズミ ように 臆病

English Translation

He is as timid as a mouse.

Furigana

(かれ)はネズミのように臆病(おくびょう)だ。

Romanji

Kare wa nezumi no yōni okubyō da.

Words

(かれ)
he; him; his; boyfriend
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
(ねずみ、ネズミ、ねず)
mouse; rat; dark gray; dark grey; slate (color, colour)
()
indicates possessive; nominalizes verbs and adjectives; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases; (at sentence-end, falling tone) indicates a confident conclusion; (at sentence-end) indicates emotional emphasis; (at sentence-end, rising tone) indicates question
様に (ように)
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
臆病 (おくびょう)
cowardice; timidity
()
be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative

Kanji

Readings: ヒ、 かれ、 かの、 か.の
Meanings: he, that, the
Readings: オク、 ヨク、 むね、 おくする
Meanings: timidity, heart, mind, fear, cowardly
Readings: ビョウ、 ヘイ、 や.む、 -や.み、 やまい
Meanings: ill, sick