彼はいわゆる本の虫だ。
Sentence Analyzer
English Translation
He is what is called a bookworm.
Furigana
Romanji
Kare wa iwayuru hon no mushi da.
Words
彼
(かれ)
he; him; his; boyfriend
は
(は)
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
所謂
(いわゆる)
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
本
(ほん)
book; volume; script; this; present; main; head; real; regular; counter for long cylindrical things; counter for films, TV shows, etc.; counter for goals, home runs, etc.; counter for telephone calls
の
(の)
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
虫
(むし)
insect; bug; cricket; moth; worm
だ
(だ)
be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative