私達は渋滞を避けるために夜明けとともに起床した。

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English Translation

We got up at dawn to avoid a traffic jam.

Furigana

私達(わたしたち)は渋滞(じゅうたい)を避(さ)けるために夜明(よあ)けとともに起床(きしょう)した。

Romanji

Watashitachi wa jūtai o sakeru tameni yoake totomoni kishōshita.

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

渋滞 (じゅうたい)

congestion (e.g. traffic); delay; stagnation

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.

避ける (さける、よける)

to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert

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

夜明け (よあけ)

dawn; daybreak

と共に (とともに)

together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)

起床 (きしょう)

rising; getting out of bed