軍隊はその地歩を保った。

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軍隊 その 地歩 保った

English Translation

The troops maintained their ground.

Furigana

軍隊(ぐんたい)はその地歩(ちほ)(たも)った。

Romanji

Guntai wa sono chiho o tamotta.

Words

軍隊 (ぐんたい)
armed forces; military; troops
()
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...
地歩 (ちほ)
one's stand; foothold; position
()
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.
保つ (たもつ)
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to retain; to maintain; to support; to sustain; to last; to endure; to keep well (food); to wear well; to be durable

Kanji

Readings: グン、 いくさ
Meanings: army, force, troops, war, battle
Reading: タイ
Meanings: regiment, party, company, squad
Readings: チ、 ジ
Meanings: ground, earth
Readings: ホ、 ブ、 フ、 ある.く、 あゆ.む
Meanings: walk, counter for steps
Readings: ホ、 ホウ、 たも.つ
Meanings: protect, guarantee, keep, preserve, sustain, support