私達は自分を守るために嘘をつかなければならなかった。

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English Translation

To defend ourselves, we had to tell a lie.

Furigana

私達(わたしたち)は自分(じぶん)を守(まも)るために嘘(うそ)をつかなければならなかった。

Romanji

Watashitachi wa jibun o mamoru tameni uso o tsukanakerebanaranakatta.

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

自分 (じぶん)

myself; yourself; oneself; himself; herself; I; me; you

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.

守る (まもる)

to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe; to obey; to follow

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

嘘 (うそ)

lie; falsehood; incorrect fact; Really!; Unbelievable!; No way!

注ぐ (つぐ)

(usu. written as kana when referring to a solid) to pour (into a vessel); to fill; to dish out food or drink