This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

学童たちはどっと笑った。

Sentence Analyzer

学童たち どっと 笑った

English Translation

The pupils burst out laughing.

Furigana

学童(がくどう)たちはどっと(わら)った。

Romanji

Gakudōtachi wa dotto waratta.

Words

()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
どっと (どっと)
suddenly
笑う (わらう)
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted

Kanji

Readings: ガク、 まな.ぶ
Meanings: study, learning, science
Readings: ドウ、 わらべ
Meanings: juvenile, child
Readings: ショウ、 わら.う、 え.む
Meaning: laugh