魚は尾を動かして泳ぐ。
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English Translation
A fish swims by moving its tail.
Furigana
Romanji
Sakana wa o o ugokashite oyogu.
Words
魚
(さかな、うお)
fish
は
(は)
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
尾
(お)
tail (animal, kite, comet, etc.); tail end; slope at the foot of a mountain
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.
動かす
(うごかす)
to move; to shift; to stir; to budge; to change position; to inspire; to rouse; to move (e.g. feeling); to influence; to change; to alter; to deny; to operate; to set in motion; to get going; to mobilize (e.g. troops); to mobilise; to deploy; to manage (e.g. funds)
泳ぐ
(およぐ)
to swim