猫はじゅうたんをひっかき始めた。

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じゅうたん ひっかき始めた

English Translation

The cat started to scratch the carpet.

Furigana

(ねこ)はじゅうたんをひっかき(はじ)めた。

Romanji

Neko wa jūtan o hikkakihajimeta.

Words

(ねこ、ネコ)
cat; shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
絨毯 (じゅうたん)
carpet; rug; runner
()
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.
引っ掻く (ひっかく)
to scratch; to claw

Kanji

Readings: ビョウ、 ねこ
Meaning: cat
Readings: シ、 はじ.める、 -はじ.める、 はじ.まる
Meanings: commence, begin