there was
I just remembered I had something I needed to do.
“It must be about your wife.” “Because I used to be involved with her—”
— ストーカー (1979)
以前はここに緑の野原があったが、今ではスーパーマーケットがある。
There used to be a green field here, but now there’s a supermarket.
年をとり、身体も不自由であったが、彼にはその仕事をする気力があった。
Although he was old and physically disabled, he had the energy to do the job.
シムラーの電話帳を調べたらチャンチャルランチョルダースの名前があった
I looked through the Shimla phone directory and found the name Chanchal Ranchhordas.
— きっと、うまくいく (2009)
To make matters worse, there were signs that a terrible storm was on its way.
There was a year in my life when I was terribly busy, yet somewhat bored.
その報告書は急いで作成されていたので、いくつかの綴りの間違いがあった。
The report had been prepared in a hurry, so it contained several spelling mistakes.
I mean, there were already a lot of questions about it before that.
— 生きる (1952)
All that hard studying was worth it because I passed the entrance exam.
もう一つのニュース要請があった次の交信でぼくの写真を投稿しろだって
Another piece of news: they said to post my photo in the next communication after the request.
— オデッセイ (2015)
長い生涯の間、ずっと彼は有名だったし、彼の作品はとても人気があった。
Throughout his long life, he was famous, and his works were very popular.
The senior officer who left a suicide note was no different from the other cops.
— 別れる決心 (2022)
お母さんが、それからお父さんが……そうなる前、わたしたちにもあんな豪邸があった。
First Mom, then Dad… Before all that happened, we had a mansion like that too.
スーツケースや上着があったラム酒もそれにタバコチョコレートも
There were suitcases and coats, as well as rum, tobacco, and chocolate.
— 雪山の絆 (2023)
ブリーカーには連絡しなかった大事な試合があったし心配させたくなかったから
I had an important game and didn’t contact Bleeker because I didn’t want to worry him.
— JUNO/ジュノ (2007)
今ドアの前にいます中にいる老女に何かがあったようで叫び声がしたそうです
I’m at the door now. Apparently something happened to the old woman inside, and someone heard her scream.
— REC / レック (2007)
There was also a German farming family in Ark City, wasn’t there?
— ダーク・プレイス (2015)
自分がわからないと泣き言を言わなかっただけ、私はまだ分別があった。
At least I had enough sense not to whine that I didn't understand.
They had advanced medicine… and also the power to fly.
— アトランティス 失われた帝国 (2001)