lecslab/glosslm-corpus-split huggingface dataset:
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: arei odo:toj-ni zibuNi/*j-no heja-de ogos-are-da.
Glosses: 3SG-NOM brother-LOC self-GEN room-INST waken up-PASS-P AST
Translation: He was wakened up by his brother in his own room.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: ome jane-sa noboQ-ta-ga?
Glosses: 2SG-NOM roof-DAT climb-PAST-Q
Translation: Did you get on the roof?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: ome-nganja jane-sa nobor-e-Q-ka?
Glosses: 2SG-EXP.TOP roof-DAT climb-POT-PAST-Q
Translation: Can you get on the roof?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: arei-nganja zibuNi-no kuruma naos-e-me.
Glosses: 3SG-EXP.TOP self-GEN car-ACC repair-POT-may not
Translation: He may not be able to repair his own car.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: kabe ni e ga kake-te-ar-u
Glosses: wall DAT picture NOM hang-L-exist-NPST
Translation: A picture is hung on the wall.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: soko ni hon ga ar-u
Glosses: there DAT book NOM exist(inanimate)-NPST
Translation: There is a bookthere.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: soko ni hon ga i-u
Glosses: there DAT book NOM exist(animate)-NPST
Translation: There is a bookthere.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: iriguti ga hutatu-ni sikit-te-at-ta
Glosses: entrance NOM two-into separate-L-exist-PST
Translation: The entrance was separated into two.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Hanako ni(/niyotte) kabe ni e ga kake-te-ar-u
Glosses: Hanako DAT(/by) wall DAT picture NOM hang-L-exist-NPST
Translation: A picture is hung on the wall by Hanako.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: tegami ga dasa-nai-de ar-u
Glosses: letter NOM send NEG-TE be-NPST
Translation: There is a letter which hasn't been sent out.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: tegami ga dasa-naku-te ar-u
Glosses: letter NOM send NEG-TE be-NPST
Translation: (intended) There is a letter which hasn't been sent out.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: hon ga oi-te-ar-u
Glosses: book NOM place-L-exist-NPST
Translation: A book is placed (there).
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: kazaguruma ga mawasi-te-ar-u
Glosses: pinwheel NOM spin-L-exist-NPST
Translation: A pinwheel is spun.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: terebi ga mi-te-ar-u
Glosses: TV NOM watch-L-exist-NPST
Translation: A TV is watched.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: kodomo ga okot-te-ar-u
Glosses: child NOM scold-L-exist-NPST
Translation: A child is scolded.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: yama ga konon-de-ar-u
Glosses: mountain NOM like-L-exist-NPST
Translation: A mountain is liked.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: (isi o oi-te) wazato doa ga ake-te-ar-u
Glosses: rock ACC put-L deliberately door NOM open-L-exist-NPST
Translation: The door is opened deliberately (by placing a rock).
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: yasai ga kitte ar-u
Glosses: vegetable NOM chop-TE be-NPST
Translation: There are vegetables being chopped.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: ningyoo no kubi ga nuite aru
Glosses: doll GEN head NOM pull-out-TE be-NPST
Translation: A doll's head has been pulled out (of its socket).
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: b. ningyoo no kubi ga soko ni nuite aru
Glosses: doll GEN head NOM there DAT pull-out-TE be-NPST
Translation: A doll's head has been pulled out (of its socket) there.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Hanako ga niwa o soozi-si-ta
Glosses: Hanako NOM garden ACC cleaning-do-PST
Translation: Hanako cleaned the garden.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Hanako ga niwa no soozi o si-ta
Glosses: Hanako NOM garden GEN cleaning ACC do-PST
Translation: Hanako did the cleaning of the garden.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: niwa ga soozi-si-te-ar-u
Glosses: garden NOM cleaning-do-L-exist-NPST
Translation: The garden is in a cleaned state.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: niwa wa (/ga/no) soozi ga si-te-ar-u
Glosses: garden TOP (/NOM/GEN) cleaning NOM do-L-exist-NPST
Translation: The garden is in a cleaned state.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: niwa no soozi a ar-u
Glosses: garden GEN cleaning NOM exist-NPST
Translation: Cleaning of the garden exists.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: niwa ni soozi ga ar-u
Glosses: garden DAT cleaning NOM exist-NPST
Translation: Cleaning exists at the garden.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: niwa no soozi ga si-te-ar-u
Glosses: garden GEN cleaning NOM do-L-exist-NPST
Translation: The garden is in a cleaned state.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Ai ga Ken ga suki da
Glosses: Ai NOM Ken NOM like COP
Translation: Ai likes Ken.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Ai ni eigo ga hanaseru [-DAT,-NOM]
Glosses: Ai DAT English NOM can speak
Translation: Ai can speak English.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Ken ga suki da
Glosses: Ken NOM like COP
Translation: (Someone) likes Ken.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: eigo ga hanaseru
Glosses: English NOM can speak
Translation: English can be spoken.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: kabe ni kooto ga tut-te-ar-u [-DAT,-NOM]
Glosses: wall DAT coat NOM hang-L-exist-NPST
Translation: A coat is hung on the wall.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: iriguti ga hutatu-ni sikit-te-ar-u
Glosses: entrance NOM two-into separate-L-exist-NPST
Translation: The entrance of the house is separated into two.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: watakusi ga sono okane o ginkoo ni azuke-ta
Glosses: I NOM that money ACC bank DAT deposit-PST
Translation: I deposited that money in the bank.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: watakusi ga sono okane o ginkoo ni azuke-te ar-u
Glosses: I NOM that money ACC bank DAT deposit-exist-NPST
Translation: I have deposited that money in the bank (and it is there now).
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: tegami ga dasa-nai-de (soko ni) ar-u
Glosses: letter NOM send NEG-TE there DAT exist-NPST
Translation: Without (someone) sending it, the letter is (there).
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: niwa wa (/ga/no) soozi ga si-nai-de-ar-u
Glosses: garden TOP (/NOM/GEN) cleaning NOM do-NEG-L- exist-NPST
Translation: (intended) The garden hasn't been cleaned.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Ani-ga ashita toukyou-ni ik-u
Glosses: elder.brother-TOP tomorrow Tokyo-to go-PRES
Translation: My elder brother goes to Tokyo tomorrow.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Ani-wa ashita toukyou-ni ik-u
Glosses: elder.brother-FOC tomorrow Tokyo-to go-PRES
Translation: My elder brother goes to Tokyo tomorrow.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-ga Mary-o butta
Glosses: John-SU Mary-OB hit
Translation: John hit Mary.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: a) Dennisi-ga inu-o zibuni-no oya-no mae-de sikat-ta
Glosses: Dennis-N dog-A self-G parents-G in-front-of scold-Pst
Translation: Dennis scolded (his) dog in front of self's parents.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: b) *Okusan-gaAndy Cappi-o zibuni-no oya-no mae-de sikat-ta
Glosses: wife-N Andy Capp-A self-G parents-G in-front-of scold-Pst
Translation: (His) wife scolded Andy Capp in front of self's parents.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: a) Calvini-ni Hobbes-ga zibuni-no oya-no mae-de sikar-e-na-i
Glosses: Calvin-D Hobbes-N self-G parents-G in-front-of scold-pot-neg-pres
Translation: Calvini can't scold Hobbes in front of selfi's parents
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Calvin-ni Hobbesi-ga zibuni-no oya-no mae-de s ikar-e-na-i
Glosses: Calvin-D Hobbes-N self-G parents-G in-front-of scold-pot-neg-pres
Translation: Calvin can't scold Hobbesi in front of selfi's parents
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: 13.Calvin-wa Hobbesi-o jibuni-no kuruma-de paatii-e ik-ase-ta
Glosses: Calvin-Top Hobbes-ACC self-GEN car-by party-to go-Cause-Past
Translation: Calvin made Hobbesi go to the party in self'si car.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Yamada-sensei-ga sono gakusei-o o-maneki-ni-nat-ta
Glosses: Yamada-Prof-N that student-A invited-Hon-Past
Translation: Professor Yamada invited that student
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: b) *Sono gakusei-ga Yamada-sensei-o omaneki-ni-nat-ta
Glosses: that student-N Yamada-Prof-A invited-Hon-Past
Translation: That student invited ProfessorYamada".
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: a) Yamada-sensei-ni sono gakusei-ga o-wakari-ni-nar-ana-katta
Glosses: Yamada-Prof-D that student-N understand-Hon-Neg-Past
Translation: Professor Yamada didn't understand that student.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: b) *Sono gakusei-ni Yamada-sensei-ga o-wakari-ni-nar-ana-katta
Glosses: that student-D Yamada-Prof-N understand-Hon-Neg-Past
Translation: That student didn't understand ProfessorYamada".
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: MIT-ga Yamada-sensei-ni o-hasiri-ni nar-ase-ta.
Glosses: MIT-N Yamada-Prof-D run-Hon-Cause-Past
Translation: MIT let Professor Yamada run.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Yakko-ga Wakko-ni pizza-o tabe(*ta)-sase-ta
Glosses: Yakko-N Wakko-D pizza-A eat-(*Pst)-cause-Pst
Translation: Yakko made Wakko eat pizza
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Gakusee-ga kinoo 3-nin piza-o tabe-ta
Glosses: Students-N yesterday 3-Cl pizza-A eat-Pst
Translation: Three students ate pizza.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-ga piza-o Mary-ni 2-kire age-ta
Glosses: John-N pizza-A Mary-D 2-CL give-Pst
Translation: John gave 2 slices of pizza to Mary
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Gakusei-ga piza-o 3-nin tabe-ta
Glosses: student-N pizza-A 3-Cl eat-Pst
Translation: Three students ate pizza.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Doroboo-ga Yakko-o waraw-ase-ta
Glosses: a thief-N Yakko-A laugh-cause-Pst
Translation: A thief made Yakko laugh.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Hobbes-ga Calvin-o/*-ni waraw-ase-ta
Glosses: Hobbes-NOM Calvin-DAT laugh-Cause-Past
Translation: Hobbes made Calvin laugh.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Calvin-ga Hobbes-ni ik-ase-ta
Glosses: Calvin-N Hobbes-D go-Cause-Past
Translation: Calvin let Hobbes go.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Calvin-ga Hobbes-ni piza-o tabe-sase-ta
Glosses: Calvin-N Hobbes-D pizza-A eat-Cause-Past
Translation: Calvin let Hobbes eat pizza.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Calvin-ga Hobbes-o ik-ase-ta
Glosses: Calvin-N Hobbes-A go-Cause-Past
Translation: Calvin made Hobbes go.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Calvin-ga Hobbes-ni piza-o tabe-sase-ta
Glosses: Calvin-N Hobbes-D pizza-A eat-Cause-Past
Translation: Calvin made Hobbes eat pizza.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: 23.Calvini-wa Hobbesj-ni/o zibuni/j-no kuruma-de paatii-e ik-ase-ta
Glosses: Calvin-Top Hobbes-D/A self-G car-by party-to go-Cause-Past
Translation: Calvini let/made Hobbesj go to the party in hisi/j car.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Calvin-gaHobbesi-nizibuni-no tokei-o kaeshita
Glosses: Calvin-N Hobbes/D self-G watch-A return-Pst
Translation: Calvin returned selfi's watch to Hobbesi
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-ni nihongo-ga wakar-u
Glosses: John-D Japanese-N understand-pres
Translation: John understands Japanese
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Yakko-ga otokonoko-ni 2-ri piza-o tabe-sase-ta
Glosses: Yakko-N boys-D2-CL pizza-A eat-CAUSE-Pst
Translation: Yakko made two boys eat pizza
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Calvin-ga Hobbes-ni piza-o kaeshita
Glosses: Calvin-N Hobbes/D pizza-A return-Pst
Translation: Calvin returned pizza to Hobbes
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Calvin-ga hitori-de (Hobbes-ni) nagur-are-ta
Glosses: Calvin-N alone (Hobbes-by) hit-Pass-Past
Translation: Calvin alone was hit by Hobbes
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Becky-wa [Bill-dake-ga piza-o taberu koto]-o nozonda.
Glosses: Becky-TOP Bill-only-N pizza-A eat that-A desired
Translation: Becky desired that only Bill eat pizza.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Becky-wa [Bill-dake-ga nooberusyoo-o moratta to] omotteiru
Glosses: Becky-TOP Bill-only-N Nobel prize-A received that believe
Translation: Becky believes that only Bill got the Nobel prize.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Taro-ga sensei-ni kodomo-o shik-rare-ta
Glosses: Taro-N teacher-D kid-A scold-Pass-Past
Translation: Taro had a teacher scold his kid on him.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Keioo-byooin-de-wa [NP [dare-ga [me-ga mienakunat]-ta] gen'in-ga] kaimei-deki-na-katta no-desuka
Glosses: Keio-hospital-at-Top [[who-N [eye-N lost-sight]-Past] cause-nom] could-not-figure-out Q
Translation: At Keio Hospital, which eye of Mr. Yamada's couldn't they figure out the cause for losing sight?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Yamada-sensei-ni sono gakusei-ga o-wakari-ni-nar-ana-katta
Glosses: Yamada-Prof-D t that student-N understand-Hon-Neg-Past
Translation: Professor Yamada didn't understand that student.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: gakusei-ni 3-nin Yamada-sensei-ga wakari-ta
Glosses: students-D 3-CL Prof.Yamada-N understand-Past
Translation: Three students understood Prof. Yamada.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: a) John-ga okusan-o zibun-no oya-no mae-de sikat-ta
Glosses: John-N wife-A self-G parents-G in-front-of scold-Pst
Translation: John scolded (his) wife in front of self's parents.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: b) *John-ga okusan-o zisin-no oya-no mae-de sikat-ta
Glosses: John-N wife-A self-G parents-G in-front-of scold-Pst
Translation: John scolded (his) wife in front of self's parents.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-ni okusan-ga zibun-no oya-no mae-de sikar-e-na-i
Glosses: John-D wife-N self-G parents-G in-front-of scold-pot-neg-pres
Translation: John can't scold (his) wife in front of self's parents
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-ni okusan-ga zisun-no oya-no mae-de sikar-e-na-i
Glosses: John-D wife-N self-G parents-G in-front-of scold-pot-neg-pres
Translation: John can't scold (his) wife in front of self's parents
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: a) Yamada-sensei-ga sono gakusei-o o-maneki-ni-nat-ta
Glosses: Yamada-Prof-N that student-A invited-Hon-Past
Translation: Professor Yamada invited that student
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: b) *Sono gakusei-ga Yamada-sensei-o o-maneki-ni-nat-ta
Glosses: that student-N Yamada-Prof-A i nvited-Hon-Past
Translation: That student invited ProfessorYamada".
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: a) John-no sensei-ga kare-o syookaisi-ta (koto)
Glosses: John-G t eacher-N he-A introduce-past
Translation: John's teacher introduced him
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: b)*? John-no sensei-o kare-ga syookaisi-ta (koto)
Glosses: John-G teacher-A he-N introduce-past
Translation: John's teacher, he introduced
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: a) Mary-no hahaoya-ni kanozyo-ga ais-e-na-i (koto)
Glosses: Mary-G mother-D she-N love-pot-neg-pres
Translation: Mary's mother cannot love her
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Mary-no hahaoya-ga kanozyo-ni ais-e-na-i (koto)
Glosses: Mary-G mother-N she-D l ove-pot-neg-pres
Translation: Mary's mother, she cannot love.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: c) *Tyuunen-otoko-ga biiru-o sannin nonde-i-ru
Glosses: middle-aged men-N beer-A three drinking-pres.
Translation: Three middle-aged men are drinking beer.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: f) tokei-o Mary-ga mittu kurabe-ta
Glosses: Watch-A Mary-N three compared-past
Translation: Mary compared three watches
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: b) Tigatta oto-ga Mary-ni mittu kikoe-ta (koto)
Glosses: different sounds-N Mary-D three heard-past
Translation: Mary heard three different sounds
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: sensei ga Tasaku ni hon o yatta
Glosses: teacher NOM T.DAT book ACC gave
Translation: The teacher gave Tasaku a book
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-wa Mary-ga kodomo-ni sono hon-o ageta-to omotteiru.
Glosses: John-top Mary-nom child-dat that book-acc gave-Comp thinks
Translation: John thinks that Mary gave that book to the child.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-ga sensei-ni [Mary-ga sono hon-o nakusita-to] tutaeta.
Glosses: John-nom teacher-dat Mary-nom that book-acc lost-Comp told
Translation: John told the teacher that Mary lost that book.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-wa [Mary-ga dare-ni sono hon-o ageta-ka] itta.
Glosses: John-top Mary-nom whom-dat that book-acc gave-Q said
Translation: John said to whom Mary gave that book.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-wa [Mary-ga dare-ni sono hon-o ageta-to] iimasita-ka?
Glosses: John-top Mary-nom whom-dat that book-acc gave-Comp said-Q
Translation: Who did John say Mary gave that book to?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-wa [Mary-ga dare-ni sono hon-o ageta-ka] iimasita.
Glosses: John-top Mary-nom whom-dat that book-acc gave-Q said
Translation: John said to whom Mary gave that book to.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-wa [Mary-ga dare-ni sono hon-o ageta-ka] sitteiru.
Glosses: John-top Mary-nom whom-dat that book-acc gave-Q knows
Translation: John knows to whom Mary gave that book.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Dare-ni John-wa [Mary-ga sono hon-o ageta-ka] sitteiru.
Glosses: whom-dat John-top Mary-nom that book-acc gave-Q knows
Translation: John knows to whom Mary gave that book.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Senmu-ga d o n n a-pasokon-o tukatteiru-to kakarityoo-ga itta-no?
Glosses: director-nom what-kind-computer-acc using-is-that supervisor-nom said-Q
Translation: What kind of computer did the supervisor say the director is using?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Senmu-ga donna-pasokon-o tukatteiru-ka kakarityoo-ga itta.
Glosses: director-nom what-kind-computer-acc using-is-Q supervisor-nom said
Translation: The supervisor said what kind of computer the director is using.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-wa Mary-ni [dare-ga kuru-ka] itta.
Glosses: John-top Mary-dat who-nom come-Q told
Translation: John told Mary who is coming.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Dono-seito-ni tannin-wa kootyoo-ga hon-o yonda-to tosyositu-de sisyo-ni iimasita-ka?
Glosses: which student-dat class teacher-top principal-nom book-acc read-DeclC library-at librarian-dat told-Q
Translation: Which student did the class teacher tell the librarian at the library that the principal read a book for?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Tannin-wa kootyoo-ga dono-seito-ni hon-o yonda-to tosyositu-de sisyo-ni iimasita-ka?
Glosses: class teacher-top principal-nom which student-dat book-acc read-DeclC library-at librarian-dat told-Q
Translation: Which student did the class teacher tell the librarian at the library that the principal read a book for?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Dono-seito-ni tannin-wa kootyoo-ga hon-o yonda-ka tosyositu-de sisyo-ni iimasita.
Glosses: which student-dat class teacher-top principal-nom book-acc read-Q library-at librarian-dat told
Translation: The class teacher told the librarian at the library which student the principal read a book for.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Tannin-wa kootyoo-ga dono-seito-ni hon-o yonda-ka tosyositu-de sisyo-ni iimasita.
Glosses: class teacher-top principal-nom which student-dat book-acc read-Q library-at librarian-dat told
Translation: The class teacher told the librarian at the library which student the principal read a book for.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Dono-syain-ni senmu-wa syatyoo-ga kaigi-de katyoo-ni syookyuu-o yakusokusita-to iimasita-ka?
Glosses: Which employee-dat managing director-top president-nom meeting-at assistant manager-dat raise-acc promised-DeclC told-Q
Translation: To which employee did the managing director tell that the president promised a raise to the assistant manager at the meeting?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Dono-syain-ga senmu-ni syatyoo-ga kaigi-de katyoo-ni syookyuu-o yakusokusita-to iimasita-ka?
Glosses: Which employee-nom managing director-dat president-nom meeting-at assistant manager-dat raise-acc promised-DeclC told-Q
Translation: Which employee told the managing director that the president
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Dono tomodati-ni John-wa Mary-ga kooen-de atta-ka sitteiru.
Glosses: which friend-dat John-top Mary-nom park-at met-Q knows
Translation: John knows which friend Mary met at the park.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Dono tomodati-ni John-wa Mary-ga syookaisita-no?
Glosses: which friend-dat John-top Mary-nom introduced-Q
Translation: Which friend did Mary introduce John to?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Dono tomodati-ni John-wa Mary-ga syookai-dekiru-no?
Glosses: which friend-dat John-top Mary-nom introduce-can-Q
Translation: Which friend can John introduce Mary to?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Tannin-wa sisyo-ga tosyositu-de dono sinnyuusei-ni sono hon-o miseta-ka oboeteiru-no?
Glosses: Class teacher-top librarian-nom library-at which new student-dat that book-acc showed-Q remember-Q
Translation: Does the class teacher remember which new student the librarian showed that book to?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-ga Mary-ni bara-o ageta.
Glosses: John-nom Mary-dat rose-acc gave
Translation: John gave Mary roses.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Bob-ga Mary-ni ringo-o ageta.
Glosses: Bob-nom Mary-dat apple-acc gave
Translation: Bob gave Mary the apple.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Bob-ga Mary-ni ringo-o tabeta inu-o ageta.
Glosses: Bob-nom Mary-dat apple-acc ate dog-acc gave
Translation: Bob gave Mary the dog which ate the apple.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Kyooju-ga gakusei-ni tosyokansisyo-ga kasita mezurasii komonjo-o yabutta / miseta.
Glosses: professor-nom student-dat librarian-nom lent unusual ancient manuscript-acc tore/ showed
Translation: The professor tore the unusual ancient manuscript that the librarian lent to the student.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Mariko-ga otooto-o yonda.
Glosses: Mariko-nom otooto-acc called
Translation: Mariko called her brother.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Mariko-o [soto-de buranko-ni notte-ita]otooto-ga yonda.
Glosses: Mariko-acc outside swinging-on swing brother-nom called
Translation: The young brother, who was swinging on a swing outside called Mariko.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Mariko-ga [soto-de buranko-ni notte-ita]otooto-o yonda.
Glosses: Mariko-nom outside swinging-on swing brother-acc called
Translation: Mariko called the young brother who was swinging on a swing outside.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Ofisu-de syokuin-ga otya-o kakarityoo-ni dasita josei-o teineini hometa-to Aiharasan-ga hanasiteita.
Glosses: office-at employee-nom tea-acc manager-dat served woman-acc politely praised-Comp Aihara-nom said
Translation: At the office, Aihara said that the employee politely praised the woman who had served tea to the manager.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Karei-no tomodati-ni sono otokoi-ga hotyoo-de osoikakata.
Glosses: he-gen friend-dat the man-nom knife-with attacked
Translation: His friend, the man attacked with a knife.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Karei-no tomodati-ga sono otokoi-ni hotyoo-de osoikakata.
Glosses: he-gen friend-nom the man-dat knife-with attacked
Translation: His friend attacked the man with a knife.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Kare-no dono-kodomo-ni tyoosyoku-go oji-ga obento-o watasita-ka titioya-wa oboeteita.
Glosses: he-gen which-children-dat breakfast-after uncle-nom lunchbox-acc handed-Q father­top remembered
Translation: The father remembered to which of his children the uncle handed a lunch box after breakfast.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Kare-no dono-kodomo-ga tyoosyoku-go oji-ni obento-o watasita-ka titioya-wa oboeteita.
Glosses: he-gen which-children-nom breakfast-after uncle-dat lunchbox-acc handed-Q father­top remembered
Translation: The father remembered which of his children handed a lunch box to the uncle after breakfast.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Tannini-wa karei-no / zibuni-no/ pro i seito-o hometa.
Glosses: Class teacher-top he-gen/ self-gen student-acc praised
Translation: The class teacher praised (his) student.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Daidokoro-de kare-no dono-kodomo-ni tyoosyoku-go oba-ga isoide obento-o watasita-ka titioya-wa oboeteita.
Glosses: Kitchen-at he-gen which-children-dat breakfast-after aunt-nom in a hurry lunch box-acc handed-Q father­top remembered
Translation: At the kitchen, the father remembered to which of his children the aunt handed a lunch box in a hurry after breakfast.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Daidokoro-de kare-no dono-kodomo-ni tyoosyoku-go oji-ga isoide obento-o watasita-ka oba-wa oboeteita.
Glosses: Kitchen-at he-gen which-children-dat breakfast-after uncle-nom in a hurry lunch box-acc handed-Q aunt­top remembered
Translation: At the kitchen, the aunt remembered to which of his children the uncle handed a lunch box in a hurry after breakfast.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Daidokoro-de kare-no dono-kodomo-ga tyoosyoku-go oba-ni isoide obento-o watasita-ka titioya-wa oboeteita.
Glosses: Kitchen-at he-gen which-children-nom breakfast-after aunt-dat in a hurry lunch box-acc handed-Q father­top remembered
Translation: At the kitchen, the father remembered which of his children handed a lunch box to the aunt in a hurry after breakfast.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Daidokoro-de kare-no dono-kodomo-ga tyoosyoku-go oji-ni isoide obento-o watasita-ka titioya-wa oboeteita.
Glosses: Kitchen-at he-gen which-children-nom breakfast-after uncle-dat in a hurry lunch box-acc handed-Q father­top remembered
Translation: At the kitchen, the father remembered which of his children handed a lunch box to the uncle in a hurry after breakfast.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Kare-no gakusei-ga syokudoo-de sensei-ni atta.
Glosses: He-gen student-nom cafeteria-at teacher-dat met
Translation: His student met the teacher at the cafeteria.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Kare-no gakusei-ni syokudoo-de sensei-ga atta.
Glosses: He-gen student-dat cafeteria-at teacher-nom met
Translation: His student, the teacher met at the cafeteria.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Kare-no dono-gakusei-ga syokudoo-de sensei-ni atta-no?
Glosses: He-gen which-student-nom cafeteria-at teacher-dat met-Q
Translation: Which of his students met the teacher at the cafeteria?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Kare-no dono-gakusei-ni syokudoo-de sensei-ga atta-no?
Glosses: He-gen which-student-dat cafeteria-at teacher-nom met-Q
Translation: Which of his students, did the teacher meet at the cafeteria?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Kare i-no gakusei-ni Tanaka sensei i-ga gakkai-de atta.
Glosses: he-gen student-dat Professor Tanaka-nom the conference-at met
Translation: His student, Professor Tanaka met at the conference.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Kare *i / j-no gakusei-ga Tanaka sensei i-ni gakkai-de atta.
Glosses: he-gen student-nom Professor Tanaka-dat the conference-at met
Translation: His student met Professor Tanaka at the conference.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Frank-ni Tom-ga Guy-o syookaisuru-to John-wa iwaseta.
Glosses: Frank-dat Tom-nom Guy-acc introduce-Comp John-top said-cause
Translation: John made Frank say Tom introduced Guy.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Frank-ni Tom-ga Guy-o korosu-daroo-to John-wa iwaseta.
Glosses: Frank-dat Tom-nom Guy-acc kill-will-Comp John-top said-cause
Translation: John made Frank say Tom would kill Guy.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Yoko-ga kodomo-o koosaten-de mikaketa onnnanoko-ni koe-o kaketa.
Glosses: Yoko-nom child-Acc intersection-at saw girl-dat voice-acc called
Translation: Yoko called the girl who saw the child at the intersection.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Yoko-ga kodomo-o koosaten-de mikaketa takusii-ni noseta.
Glosses: Yoko-nom child-acc intersection-at saw taxi-dat put-on
Translation: Yoko put the child in the taxi she saw at the intersection.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Dare-ni John-ga Mary-ga keeki-o ageta-ka sitteiru.
Glosses: Who-dat John-nom Mary-nom cake-acc gave-Q know
Translation: John knows who Mary gave cake to.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Kare-no dono kodomo-ni hahaoya-ga ringo-o ageta-no?
Glosses: He-gen which children-dat mother-nom apple-acc gave-Q
Translation: Which of his children did the mother give an apple to?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Kare-no dono kodomo-ga hahaoya-ni ringo-o ageta-no?
Glosses: He-gen which children-nom mother-dat apple-acc gave-Q
Translation: Which of his children gave an apple to the mother?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Mary-ga Nancy-ni John-ga ringo-o 3-tu katta-to itta.
Glosses: Mary-nom Nancy-dat John-nom apple-acc 3-cl bought-that said
Translation: Mary said to Nancy that John bought three apples.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Dare-ni John-ga Mary-ga keeki-o ageta-to omotteiru-no?
Glosses: Who-dat John-nom Mary-nom cake-acc gave-Comp think-Q
Translation: To whom does John think Mary gave cake?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Sono seito-ni sisyo-wa kootyoo-ga tosyositu-de ehon-o yondeiru-to itta.
Glosses: that student-dat librarian-top principle-nom library-at picture book-acc reading-Comp told.
Translation: The librarian said that the principal was reading a picture book for that student at the library.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Sono seito-ni sisyo-wa kootyoo-ga tosyositu-de neteiru-to itta.
Glosses: that student-dat librarian-top principle-nom library-at sleeping-Comp told.
Translation: The librarian said to that student that the principal was sleeping at the library.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Dare-ni John-ga Mary-ga keeki-o ageta-to iwaseta-no / osieta-no?
Glosses: Who-dat John-nom Mary-nom cake-acc gave-Com tell-caused-Q / told-Q
Translation: Whom did John force to say that Mary gave cake?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Dare-ni John-ga Mary-ga Tom-ni keeki-o ageta-to iimasita-ka?
Glosses: Who-dat John-nom Mary-nom Tom-dat cake-acc gave-Comp said-Q
Translation: To whom did John say that Mary gave Tom a cake?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Dono seito-ni tannin-wa kootyoo-ga hon-o yondeiru-to sisyo-ni osiemasita-ka?
Glosses: Which student-dat class teacher-top principal-nom book-acc reading-Comp librarian-dat told-Q
Translation: Which student did the class teacher told the librarian that the principal was reading a book for?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Tom-ga Tokyo-ni itta.
Glosses: Tom-nom Tokyo-to went
Translation: Tom went to Tokyo.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Kaigi-ga sanji-ni hajimatta.
Glosses: Meeting three o'clock-at started
Translation: The meeting started at three.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-no ronbun-ga Tom-ni hihans-areta.
Glosses: John-gen paper-nom Tom-by criticized-Passive
Translation: John's paper was criticized by Tom.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-ga Tom-ni Tokyo-ni ikaseta.
Glosses: Jon-nom Tom-dat Tokyo-to went-Causative
Translation: John made Tom go to Tokyo.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-ga Tom-ni Mary-ni awaseta.
Glosses: John-nom Tom-dat Mary-dat met-causative
Translation: John made Tom meet Mary.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Jonn-ga Tom-ni sanji-ni atta-to itta.
Glosses: Jon-nom Tom-dat three o'clock-at met-Comp said
Translation: John said that he met Tom at three.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-ga Mary-ni Tom-ni keeki-o age-saseta.
Glosses: Jon-nom Tom-dat Mary-dat met-Comp said
Translation: John said that he met Mary.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-ga Tom-ni gakkaisi-ni hihans-areta ronbun-o miseta.
Glosses: John-nom Tom-dat journal-by criticized-Passive paper-acc showed
Translation: John showed Tom the paper that was criticized by the journal.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-ga Tom-ni Mary-ni hihans-areta ronbun-o miseta.
Glosses: Jon-nom Tom-dat Mary-by criticized-Passive paper-acc showed
Translation: John showed Tom the paper that was criticized by Mary.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-ga kodomo-ni Mary-ga kasita hon-o miseta / yabutta.
Glosses: John-nom child-dat Mary-nom lent book-acc showed / torn
Translation: John showed the child the book which Mary lent.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Yoko-ga kodomo-o koosaten-de mikaketa takusii-ni noseta.
Glosses: Yoko-nom child-acc intersection-at saw taxi-dat put-on
Translation: Yoko put the child in the taxi which she saw at the intersection.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Yoko-ga kodomo-o koosaten-de mikaketa onnnanoko-ni koe-o kaketa.
Glosses: Yoko-nom child-acc intersection-at saw girl-dat called
Translation: Yoko called the girl who saw the child at the in tersection.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-ga kujira-o mita soogankyoo
Glosses: John-nom whales-acc saw binoculars
Translation: binoculars with which John saw whales
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-ga karaoke-de ryuukooka-o utatta baa
Glosses: John-nom karaoke-with popular song-acc sang bar
Translation: a bar where John sang a popular song with karaoke
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-ga koi-ni otita natu
Glosses: John-nom love-dat fell summer
Translation: the summer when John was fallen in love
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Dono-syain-ga senmu-ni syatyoo-ga kaigi-de katyoo-ni syookyuu-o yakusokusita-to iimasita-ka?
Glosses: Which employee-nom managing director-dat president-nom meeting-at assistant manager-dat raise-acc promised-DeclC told-Q
Translation: Which employee told the managing director that the president promised a raise to the assistant manager at the meeting?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Nani-o Taro-wa [Hanako-ga t nani-o tabeta-ka] siritagatteiru-no?
Glosses: what-acc Taro-top Hanako-nom ate-Q wants-to-know-Q
Translation: Does Taro want to know what Hanako ate?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Taro-wa Hanako-ga enkai-de dare-ni atta-ka sitteiru.
Glosses: Taro-top Hanako-nom party-at who-dat met-Q knows.
Translation: Taro knows who Hanako met at the party.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Tomoko-mo Hanako-ga enkai-de dare-ni atta-ka sitteiru.
Glosses: Tomoko-also Hanako-nom party-at who-dat met-Q knows.
Translation: Tomoko also knows who Hanako met at the party.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Demo, Jiro-wa Hanako-ga enkai-de dare-ni atta-ka sitteiru-no?
Glosses: But, Jiro-top Hanako-nom party-at who-dat met-Q knows-Q
Translation: But, does Jiro know who Hanako met at the party?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Saburo-ni da-yo.
Glosses: Saburo-dat Copula-Aff
Translation: (It's) Saburo.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Un, Jiro-mo sitteiru-yo.
Glosses: Yes Jiro-also knows-Aff
Translation: Yes, he does.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Taro-wa Hanako-ga enkai-de dare-ni atta-ka sitteiru tomodati-no koto-o hanasita.
Glosses: Taro-top Hanako-nom party-at who-dat met-Q knows the friend-gen things-acc talked
Translation: Taro talked about the friend that knows who Hanako met at the party.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Tomoko-mo Hanako-ga enkai-de dare-ni atta-ka sitteiru tomodati-no koto-o hanasita.
Glosses: Tomoko-also Hanako-nom party-at who-dat met-Q knows the friend-gen thing-acc talked
Translation: Tomoko also talked about the friend that knows who Hanako met at the party.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Demo, Jiro-wa Hanako-ga enkai-de dare-ni atta-ka sitteiru tomodati-no koto-o hanasita-no?
Glosses: But, Jiro-top Hanako-nom party-at who-dat met-Q knows friend-gen things-acc talked-Q
Translation: But, did Jiro talk about the friend that knows who Hanako met at the party?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Demo, dare-ni Jiro-wa Hanako-ga enkai-de atta-ka sitteiru tomodati-no koto-o hanasita-no?
Glosses: But, who-dat Jiro-also Hanako-nom party-at met-Q knows friend-gen things-acc talked-Q
Translation: But, to who did Jiro talk about the friend that knows whether Hanako met at the party?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Un, Jiro-mo hanashita-yo.
Glosses: Yes Jiro-also said-Aff
Translation: Yes, he did.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Dare-ni Jiro-wa Hanako-ga enkai-de pro atta-ka sitteiru tomodati-no koto-o hanasita-no?
Glosses: who-dat Jiro-top Hanako-nom party-at met-Q knows friend-gen thing-acc said-Q
Translation: To whom did Jiro talk about the friend that knows whether Hanako met someone at the party.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Nani-o Taro-wa Hanako-ga tabeta-ka siritagatteiru-no?
Glosses: what-acc Taro-top Hanako-nom ate-Q wants-to-know-Q
Translation: Does Taro want to know what Hanako ate?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Dare-ga sono hon-sika yomanakatta-no?
Glosses: who-nom that book-SIKA read-not-Q
Translation: Who read only that book?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Taro-sika nani-o yomanakatta-no?
Glosses: Taro-SIKA what-acc read-not-Q
Translation: What did only Taro read?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Nani-o Taro-sika yomanakatta-no?
Glosses: what-acc Taro-SIKA read-not-Q
Translation: What did only Taro read?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Dare-ni Taro-sika [Hanako-ga td are-ni atta-to] omotteinai-no?
Glosses: who-dat Taro-SIKA Hanako-nom met-Comp think-not-Q
Translation: Who does only Taro think that Hanako met?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Dare-ni Taro-wa [Hanako-sika t dare-ni awanakatta-to] omottteiru-no?
Glosses: who-dat Taro-top Hanako-SIKA met-not-Comp think-Q
Translation: Who does Taro think that only Hanako met?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Dare-ni Taro-sika [Hanako-ga td are-ni atta-ka] siranai-no?
Glosses: who-dat Taro-SIKA Hanako-nom met-Q know-not-Q
Translation: Does only Taro know who Hanako met?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Dare-ni Taro-wa [Hanako-sika t dare-ni awanakatta-ka] sitteiru-no?
Glosses: who-dat Taro-top Hanako-SIKA met-not-Q know-Q
Translation: Does Taro know who only Hanako met?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-ga Mary-ga nani-o katta kadooka siritai.
Glosses: John-nom Mary-nom what-acc bought whether want-to-know
Translation: John wants to know whether Mary bought what.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Bill-ga nani-o John-ga Mary-ga katta-ka sitteiru kadooka sirabeteiru.
Glosses: Bill-nom what-acc John-nom Mary-nom bought-Q know whether investigating
Translation: Bill is investigating whether John knows what Mary bought.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: sitteiru] ­to ] omotteiru] ­no]]?
Glosses: know ­Comp think ­Q
Translation: Do you think that John knows what Mary ate?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: omotteiru] ­ka ] sitteiru] ­no]]?
Glosses: think­Q know-Q
Translation: Do you know what John thinks that Mary ate?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Taro-wa Hanako-ga nani-o tabeta-ka siritagatteiru-no?
Glosses: Taro-top Hanako-nom what-acc ate-Q wants-to-know-Q
Translation: Does Taro want to know what Hanako ate?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-wa [Mary-ga dare-ni atta-to] omotteiru-no?
Glosses: John-top Mary-nom who-dat met-Comp think-Q
Translation: Who does John think Mary met?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Dare-ni John-wa [Mary-ga t dare-ni atta-to] omotteiru-no?
Glosses: who-dat John-top Mary-nom met-Comp think-Q
Translation: Who does John think Mary met?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-wa [Mary-ga dare-ni atta-to yuu mondai-o] kentoositeiru-no?
Glosses: John-top Mary-nom who-dat met-that say problem-acc investigating-Q
Translation: Who is the person x such that the John is investigating the problem that Mary met x?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Dare-ni John-wa [Mary-ga td are-ni atta-to yuu mondai-o] kentoositeiru-no?
Glosses: who-dat John-top Mary-nom met-that say problem-acc investigating-Q
Translation: ?*Who is the person x such that John is investigating the problem that Mary met x?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Kootyoo-wa [Tanaka sensei-ga dare-ni dasita syukudai-ni] nani-o tukekuwaeta-no?
Glosses: Principal-top Prof Tanaka-nom who-dat assigned homework-dat what-acc added-Q
Translation: Who is the person x and what is the thing y such that the principal added y to the homework who Prof. Tanaka assigned to x?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Nani-o kootyoo-wa [Tanaka sensei-ga dare-ni dasita syukudai-ni] tnani-o tukekuwaeta-no?
Glosses: what-acc principal-top Prof Tanaka-nom who-dat assigned homework-dat what-acc added-Q
Translation: *Who is the person x and what is the thing y such that the principal added y to the homework who Prof. Tanaka assigned to x?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Dare-ni kootyoo-wa [Tanaka sensei-ga dare-ni syukudai-o dasita-to] tdare-ni iituketa-no?
Glosses: who-dat principal-top Prof Tanaka-nom who-dat homework-acc assigned-Comp told-Q
Translation: Who is the person x and who is the person y such that the principal told y that Prof Tanaka assigned the homework to x?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-wa [Mary-ga nani-o tabeta kadooka] oboeteiru-no?
Glosses: John-top Mary-nom what-acc ate whether remember-Q
Translation: ??What is the thing x such that John remembers whether Mary ate x?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Nani-o John-wa [Mary-ga t nani-o tabeta kadooka] oboeteiru-no?
Glosses: what-acc John-top Mary-nom ate whether remember-Q
Translation: ?*What is the thing x such that John remembers whether Mary ate x?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-wa [dare-o hihansita ronbun]-o yondeiru-no?
Glosses: John-top who-acc criticized paper-acc reading-Q
Translation: Who is the person x such that John is reading the paper that criticized x?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-wa [Mary-ga dare-ni atta-to yuu mondai-o] kentoositeiru-no?
Glosses: John-top Mary-nom who-dat met-Comp say problem-acc investigating-Q
Translation: Who is the person x such that the John is investigating the problem that Mary met x?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Dare-o John-wa [t dare-o hihansita ronbun]-o yondeiru-no?
Glosses: who-acc John-top criticized paper-acc reading-Q
Translation: *Who is the person x such that John is reading the paper that criticized x?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Dare-ni John-wa [Mary-ga td are-ni atta-to yuu mondai-o] kentoositeiru-no?
Glosses: who-dat John-top Mary-nom met-Comp say problem-acc investigating-Q
Translation: ?*Who is the person x such that John is investigating the problem that Mary met x?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-wa [[Mary-ga dare-ni atta-kadooka] to yuu mondai-o] kentoositeiru-no?
Glosses: John-top Mary-nom who-dat met-whether Comp say problem-acc investigate-Q
Translation: *Who is the person x such that John is investigating the problem whether Mary met x?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Dare-ni John-wa [[Mary-ga td are-ni atta-kadooka] to yuu mondai-o] kentoositeiru-no?
Glosses: Who-dat John-top Mary-nom met-whether that say problem-acc investigate-Q
Translation: *Who is the person x such that John is investigating the problem whether Mary met x?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-wa [dare-o hihansita ronbun-o] yondeiru-no?
Glosses: John-nom who-acc criticized paper-acc reading-Q
Translation: Who is the person x such that John is reading the paper that criticized x?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Dare-ga katta-no?
Glosses: who-nom won-Q
Translation: Who won?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John desu.
Glosses: John copula
Translation: (It's) John.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Chomsky desu.
Glosses: Chomsky copula
Translation: (It's) Chomsky.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Chomsky-o hinansita ronbun desu.
Glosses: Chomsky-acc criticized book copula
Translation: (It's) a paper that criticized Chomsky.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Nani-o kootyoo-wa [Tanaka sensei-ga dare-ni dasita syukudai-ni] tnani-o tukekuwaeta-no?
Glosses: what-acc principal-top Prof Tanaka-nom who-dat assigned homework-dat added-Q
Translation: *Who is the person x and what is the thing y such that the principal added y to the homework who Prof. Tanaka assigned to x?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: Nani-o kyootyoo-wa nani-ni tukekuwaeta-no?
Glosses: what-acc principal-top what-dat added-Q
Translation: What did the principal add what to?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-wa Mary-ga nani-o katta-ka siritagatteiru.
Glosses: John-top Mary-nom what-acc bought-Q want-to-know
Translation: John wants to know what Mary bought.
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-wa [Mary-ga nani-o tabeta kadooka] Tom-ni osieta-no?
Glosses: John-top Mary-nom what-acc ate whether Tom-dat told-Q
Translation: *? What is the thing x such that John tell Tom whether Mary ate x?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-wa [Mary-ga nani-o tabeta kadooka] dare-ni osieta-no?
Glosses: John-top Mary-nom what-acc ate whether who-dat told-Q
Translation: ?Who is the person x is what the thing x such that John tell x whether Mary ate y?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-wa [[dare-o hihansita] ronbun-o] yondeiru-no?
Glosses: John-nom who-acc criticized paper-acc reading-Q
Translation: Who is the person x such that John is reading the paper that criticized x?
Language: Japanese (English translation)
Transcription: John-ga Mary-ga nani-o tabeta kadooka Tom-ni tazuneta-no?
Glosses: John-nom Mary-nom what-acc ate whether Tom-dat asked-Q
Translation: ?*What did John ask Tom whether Mary ate t?