私たちは遅れないようにタクシーに乗った。
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English Translation
We took a taxi so as not to be late.
Furigana
Romanji
Watashitachi wa okurenai yōni takushi- ni notta.
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
遅れる
(おくれる)
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind schedule; to be overdue
様に
(ように)
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
タクシー
(タクシー)
taxi
に
(に)
at (place, time); in; on; during; to (direction, state); toward; into; for (purpose); because of (reason); for; with; by; from; as (i.e. in the role of); per; in; for; a (e.g. "once a month"); and; in addition to; if; although
乗る
(のる)
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to board; to take; to embark; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to jump on; to sit on; to mount; to reach; to go over; to pass; to follow; to stay (on track); to go with (the times, etc.); to take part; to participate; to join; to get into the swing (and sing, dance, etc.); to be deceived; to be taken in; to be carried; to be spread; to be scattered; to stick; to attach; to take; to go on