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男の子たちは静かだった。

Sentence Analyzer

男の子たち は 静か だった 。

English Translation

The boys were quiet.

Furigana

男(おとこ)の子(こ)たちは静(しず)かだった。

Romanji

Otokonokotachi wa shizuka datta.

Words

は (は)
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
静か (しずか)
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
だ (だ)
be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative

Kanji

男
Readings: ダン、 ナン、 おとこ、 お
Meaning: male
子
Readings: シ、 ス、 ツ、 こ、 -こ、 ね
Meanings: child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac
静
Readings: セイ、 ジョウ、 しず-、 しず.か、 しず.まる、 しず.める
Meaning: quiet