私たちは休息をとるために木陰を探した。

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私たちは休息をとるために木陰を探した。

English Translation

We sought the shade to rest.

Furigana

私(わたし)たちは休息(きゅうそく)をとるために木陰(こかげ)を探(さが)した。

Romanji

Watashitachi wa kyūsoku o toru tameni kokage o sagashita.

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

休息 (きゅうそく)

rest; relief; relaxation

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.

とる (とる)

is being

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

木陰 (こかげ、じゅいん)

shade of tree; bower

探す (さがす)

to search (for something desired, needed); to look for; to search (for something lost); to seek (a suspect in a crime)