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猟犬は鋭い嗅覚で獲物を追う。

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猟犬 鋭い 嗅覚 獲物 追う

English Translation

Hounds hunt by their keen scent.

Furigana

猟犬(りょうけん)(するど)嗅覚(きゅうかく)獲物(えもの)()う。

Romanji

Ryōken wa surudoi kyūkaku de emono o ou.

Words

猟犬 (りょうけん、かりいぬ)
hound; hunting dog; gun dog
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
鋭い (するどい)
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; cutting (remark); stinging; pointed (question or look); screeching (noise); perceptive; keen; quick (mind); astute; shrewd; discerning; nimble; agile; quick
嗅覚 (きゅうかく)
sense of smell; olfaction
(で、にて)
indicates location of action; at; in; indicates time of action; indicates means of action; cause of effect; by; and then; so; indicates continuing action; indicates certainty, emphasis, etc.
獲物 (えもの)
game; spoils; trophy; prey
()
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.
追う (おう)
to chase; to run after; to pursue; to follow (i.e. a set order, a trend); to drive out; to oust; to expel; to drive (i.e. a herd); (in passive voice) to be pressed (for time, etc.)

Kanji

Readings: リョウ、 レフ、 かり、 か.る
Meanings: game-hunting, shooting, game, bag
Readings: ケン、 いぬ、 いぬ-
Meaning: dog
Readings: エイ、 するど.い
Meanings: pointed, sharpness, edge, weapon, sharp, violent
Readings: キュウ、 か.ぐ
Meanings: smell, sniff, scent
Readings: カク、 おぼ.える、 さ.ます、 さ.める、 さと.る
Meanings: memorize, learn, remember, awake, sober up
Readings: カク、 え.る
Meanings: seize, get, find, earn, acquire, can, may, able to
Readings: ブツ、 モツ、 もの、 もの-
Meanings: thing, object, matter
Readings: ツイ、 お.う
Meanings: chase, drive away, follow, pursue, meanwhile