Lyrics & Translation
Embark on an emotional journey with "Michishirube" by Minori Chihara, the poignant ending theme for "Violet Evergarden." This song, with its heartfelt lyrics and melancholic melody, offers a beautiful way to connect with themes of guidance, memory, and the pursuit of happiness, making it a special piece for understanding the emotional landscape of the anime.
Key Vocabulary
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声 /koe/ A2 |
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道しるべ /michishirube/ B1 |
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鳥 /tori/ A1 |
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名前 /namae/ A2 |
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空 /sora/ A2 |
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探す /sagasu/ A2 |
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優しさ /yasashisa/ B1 |
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編む /amu/ B2 |
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明日 /asu/ A2 |
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晴れ /hare/ B1 |
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雨 /ame/ A1 |
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宝物 /takaramono/ B2 |
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花 /hana/ A1 |
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静か /shizuka/ B1 |
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眠る /nemuru/ A2 |
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風 /kaze/ A2 |
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遠く /tooku/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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あなたの声が 道しるべ
➔ Noun + が (subject marker)
➔ In this line, "あなたの声が" means "your voice is" where "が" indicates that "your voice" is the subject.
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優しさで編み続けた
➔ Verb + て + いる (continuing action)
➔ Here, "編み続けた" means "continued to weave" indicating an ongoing action in the past.
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この街に生まれたのは
➔ Noun + に + 生まれる (to be born in)
➔ In this line, "この街に生まれたのは" means "being born in this town" indicating the place of birth.
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あなたと巡り逢うため
➔ Verb + ため (for the purpose of)
➔ Here, "巡り逢うため" means "for the purpose of meeting you" indicating intention.
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ひとりじゃない
➔ Negative form + じゃない (not)
➔ In this line, "ひとりじゃない" means "not alone" indicating companionship.
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飛ぶことをやめないと約束しよう
➔ Verb + こと (nominalization) + を + Verb (promise)
➔ Here, "飛ぶことをやめないと約束しよう" means "let's promise not to stop flying" indicating a commitment.
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この街に生まれたから
➔ Verb + から (because)
➔ In this line, "生まれたから" means "because I was born" indicating a reason.