大雪のために、彼等は出発を延期した。

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大雪のために、彼等は出発を延期した。

English Translation

The heavy snow made them put off their departure.

Furigana

大雪(おおゆき)のために、彼等(かれら)は出発(しゅっぱつ)を延期(えんき)した。

Romanji

Ōyuki no tameni, karera wa shuppatsu o enkishita.

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

彼ら (かれら)

they (usually male); them

は (は)

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

出発 (しゅっぱつ)

departure

を (を)

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.

延期 (えんき)

postponement; adjournment