私はたばこを止めるように説得された。

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私はたばこを止めるように説得された。

English Translation

I was persuaded to stop smoking.

Furigana

私(わたし)はたばこを止(と)めるように説得(せっとく)された。

Romanji

Watashi wa tabako o tomeru yōni settokusareta.

Words

私 (わたし、わたくし)

I; me; private affairs; personal matter; secrecy; selfishness

は (は)

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

煙草 (たばこ、えんそう、けぶりぐさ、けむりぐさ、タバコ)

tobacco; cigarette; cigaret; cigar; tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum)

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.

止める (とめる)

to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to hold back (tears); to hold (one's breath); to relieve (pain); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade; to forbid; to prohibit; to notice; to be aware of; to concentrate on; to pay attention to; to remember; to bear in mind; to fix (in place); to fasten; to tack; to pin; to nail; to button; to staple; to detain; to keep in custody

様に (ように)

in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something

説得 (せっとく)

persuasion