This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

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

日曜日だったので、店は閉まっていた。

Sentence Analyzer

日曜日 だった ので 閉まっていた

English Translation

Since it was Sunday, the store was closed.

Furigana

日曜日(にちようび)だったので、(みせ)()まっていた。

Romanji

Nichiyōbi datta node, mise wa shimatteita.

Words

日曜日 (にちようび)
Sunday
()
be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative
ので (ので、んで)
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ....; given that...
(みせ)
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
閉まる (しまる)
to be shut; to close; to be closed; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober; to become tense

Kanji

Readings: ニチ、 ジツ、 ひ、 -び、 -か
Meanings: day, sun, Japan, counter for days
Reading: ヨウ
Meaning: weekday
Readings: テン、 みせ、 たな
Meanings: store, shop
Readings: ヘイ、 と.じる、 と.ざす、 し.める、 し.まる、 た.てる
Meanings: closed, shut