筋書きは別として、その本は私をひきつけた。

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English Translation

Apart from the plot, the book interested me.

Furigana

筋書(すじが)きは別(べつ)として、その本(ほん)は私(わたし)をひきつけた。

Romanji

Sujigaki wa betsu toshite, sono hon wa watashi o hikitsuketa.

Words

筋書き (すじがき)

synopsis; outline; plot

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

別 (べつ、べち)

distinction; difference; different; another; particular; separate; extra; exception

として (として)

as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that...; trying to...

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...

本 (ほん)

book; volume; script; this; present; main; head; real; regular; counter for long cylindrical things; counter for films, TV shows, etc.; counter for goals, home runs, etc.; counter for telephone calls

私 (わたし、わたくし)

I; me; private affairs; personal matter; secrecy; selfishness

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.

引き付ける (ひきつける)

to fascinate; to attract; to charm; to pull up (at a gate); to have a convulsion