猟犬は鋭い嗅覚で獲物を追う。
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English Translation
Hounds hunt by their keen scent.
Furigana
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
は
(は)
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
(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
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.
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