大雪のために、列車は延着した。

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大雪のために、列車は延着した。

English Translation

The train was delayed on account of a heavy snow.

Furigana

大雪(おおゆき)のために、列車(れっしゃ)は延着(えんちゃく)した。

Romanji

Ōyuki no tameni, ressha wa enchakushita.

Words

大雪 (おおゆき、たいせつ)

heavy snow; "major snow" solar term (approx. Dec. 7)

の (の)

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

為に (ために)

for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; in favor of; in favour of; on behalf of; because of; as a result of

列車 (れっしゃ)

train (ordinary)

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

延着 (えんちゃく)

delayed arrival