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空腹は最善のソースなり。

Sentence Analyzer

空腹 最善 そーす なり

English Translation

Hunger is the best sauce.

Furigana

空腹(くうふく)最善(さいぜん)のソースなり。

Romanji

Kūfuku wa saizen no so-su nari.

Words

空腹 (くうふく)
hunger
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
最善 (さいぜん)
the very best
()
indicates possessive; nominalizes verbs and adjectives; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases; (at sentence-end, falling tone) indicates a confident conclusion; (at sentence-end) indicates emotional emphasis; (at sentence-end, rising tone) indicates question
ソース (ソース)
sauce (esp. Worcestershire sauce); source
なり (なり)
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still; with previous state still in effect

Kanji

Readings: クウ、 そら、 あ.く、 あ.き、 あ.ける、 から、 す.く、 す.かす、 むな.しい
Meanings: empty, sky, void, vacant, vacuum
Readings: フク、 はら
Meanings: abdomen, belly, stomach
Readings: サイ、 シュ、 もっと.も、 つま
Meanings: utmost, most, extreme
Readings: ゼン、 よ.い、 い.い、 よ.く、 よし.とする
Meanings: virtuous, good, goodness