私たちはその知らせを聞いて驚いた。

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私たち その 知らせ 聞いて 驚いた

English Translation

We were surprised to hear the news.

Furigana

(わたし)たちはその()らせを()いて(おどろ)いた。

Romanji

Watashitachi wa sono shirase o kiite odoroita.

Words

私たち (わたしたち、わたくしたち)
we; us
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
其の (その)
that (something or someone distant from the speaker, close to the listener; actions of the listener, or ideas expressed or understood by the listener); the; um...; er...; uh...
知らせ (しらせ)
notice; notification
()
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.
聞く (きく)
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to query; to learn of; to hear about; to follow (advice); to comply with; to smell (esp. incense); to sample fragrance
驚く (おどろく)
to be surprised; to be astonished

Kanji

Readings: シ、 わたくし、 わたし
Meanings: private, I, me
Readings: チ、 し.る、 し.らせる
Meanings: know, wisdom
Readings: ブン、 モン、 き.く、 き.こえる
Meanings: hear, ask, listen
Readings: キョウ、 おどろ.く、 おどろ.かす
Meanings: wonder, be surprised, frightened, amazed