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Zach

彼の表情は厳しかった。

Sentence Analyzer

表情 厳しかった

English Translation

He had a severe look on his face.

Furigana

(かれ)表情(ひょうじょう)(きび)しかった。

Romanji

Kare no hyōjō wa kibishikatta.

Words

(かれ)
he; him; his; boyfriend
()
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
表情 (ひょうじょう)
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
厳しい (きびしい、いかめしい)
severe; strict; rigid; unsparing; relentless; stern; austere; grave; solemn; majestic; intense (cold); harsh

Kanji

Readings: ヒ、 かれ、 かの、 か.の
Meanings: he, that, the
Readings: ヒョウ、 おもて、 -おもて、 あらわ.す、 あらわ.れる、 あら.わす
Meanings: surface, table, chart, diagram
Readings: ジョウ、 セイ、 なさ.け
Meanings: feelings, emotion, passion, sympathy, circumstances, facts
Readings: ゲン、 ゴン、 おごそ.か、 きび.しい、 いか.めしい、 いつくし
Meanings: stern, strictness, severity, rigidity