機知は会話に趣を添える。

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機知 は 会話 に 趣 を 添える 。

English Translation

Wit gives zest to conversation.

Furigana

機知(きち)は会話(かいわ)に趣(おもむき)を添(そ)える。

Romanji

Kichi wa kaiwa ni omomuki o soeru.

Words

機知 (きち)

wit; resources; tact

は (は)

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

会話 (かいわ)

conversation

に (に)

at (place, time); in; on; during; to (direction, state); toward; into; for (purpose); because of (reason); for; with; by; from; as (i.e. in the role of); per; in; for; a (e.g. "once a month"); and; in addition to; if; although

趣 (おもむき)

meaning; tenor; gist; effect; influence; appearance; aspect; taste; grace; charm; refinement

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.

添える (そえる)

to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); to mimic; to imitate; to draw something near to oneself; to approach nearby

Kanji

機

Readings: キ、 はた

Meanings: loom, mechanism, machine, airplane, opportunity, potency, efficacy, occasion

知

Readings: チ、 し.る、 し.らせる

Meanings: know, wisdom

会

Readings: カイ、 エ、 あ.う、 あ.わせる、 あつ.まる

Meanings: meeting, meet, party, association, interview, join

話

Readings: ワ、 はな.す、 はなし

Meanings: tale, talk

趣

Readings: シュ、 おもむき、 おもむ.く

Meanings: purport, gist, elegance, interest, proceed to, tend, become

添

Readings: テン、 そ.える、 そ.う、 も.える、 も.う

Meanings: annexed, accompany, marry, suit, meet, satisfy, attach, append, garnish, imitate