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This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

波は白波が立っていた。

Sentence Analyzer

白波 立っていた

English Translation

The sea was white with foam.

Furigana

(なみ)白波(しらなみ)()っていた。

Romanji

Nami wa shiranami ga tatteita.

Words

(なみ)
wave
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
白波 (しらなみ)
whitecaps; white-crested waves; thief
()
indicates sentence subject (occasionally object); indicates possessive (esp. in literary expressions); but; however; still; and
立つ (たつ)
to stand; to rise; to stand up; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)

Kanji

Readings: ハ、 なみ
Meanings: waves, billows, Poland
Readings: ハク、 ビャク、 しろ、 しら-、 しろ.い
Meaning: white
Readings: リツ、 リュウ、 リットル、 た.つ、 -た.つ、 た.ち-、 た.てる、 -た.てる、 た.て-、 たて-、 -た.て、 -だ.て、 -だ.てる
Meanings: stand up, rise, set up, erect