私達は泥棒を追いかけた。

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私達 は 泥棒 を 追いかけた 。

English Translation

We ran after the thief.

Furigana

私達(わたしたち)は泥棒(どろぼう)を追(お)いかけた。

Romanji

Watashitachi wa dorobō o oikaketa.

Words

私たち (わたしたち、わたくしたち)

we; us

は (は)

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

泥棒 (どろぼう)

thief; burglar; robber; theft

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.

追いかける (おいかける)

to chase; to run after; to pursue

Kanji

私

Readings: シ、 わたくし、 わたし

Meanings: private, I, me

達

Readings: タツ、 ダ、 -たち

Meanings: accomplished, reach, arrive, attain

泥

Readings: デイ、 ナイ、 デ、 ニ、 どろ

Meanings: mud, mire, adhere to, be attached to

棒

Reading: ボウ

Meanings: rod, stick, cane, pole, club, line

追

Readings: ツイ、 お.う

Meanings: chase, drive away, follow, pursue, meanwhile