orion

• By: 米津玄師
• Album: BOOTLEG

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Grammar:

• それは不意に落ちてきて

  ➔ The te-form of the verb + て (te) is used to connect two actions, indicating that the first action occurs and is followed by the second.

  ➔ The phrase describes an action happening suddenly or unexpectedly, emphasizing the abruptness of the event.

• 眩しくて少し眩暈がする

  ➔ The て-form of the adjective + て links two states or descriptions, often translated as 'because' or 'and' in context.

  ➔ Using the て-form here provides a causal or connecting nuance, explaining the reason for feeling dizzy due to brightness.

• 飲み込んだ 七色の星

  ➔ The past tense of the verb + だ (da) indicates the action was completed, often used as a modifier before nouns.

  ➔ This phrase describes the action of swallowing or taking in the star, with '飲み込んだ' indicating the action is complete and owned by the subject.

• ぎゅっと僕を困らせた

  ➔ The adverb + と (together with) emphasizes the manner or degree, here conveying 'tightly' or 'firmly' with an emotional nuance.

  ➔ This phrase conveys that someone caused a feeling or emotional state intensely or tightly, highlighting the impact.

• 教わったんだ

  ➔ The past tense of the verb + んだ (n da) is used to provide explanation or emphasis, often similar to 'I learned that' or 'It was that I was taught.'

  ➔ This construction emphasizes that the speaker acquired certain knowledge or learned something, often highlighting an important realization.

• 結んで欲しくて

  ➔ The volitional form of the verb + 欲しい (hoshii) indicates a desire for someone to do something, here as a wish for mutual connection.

  ➔ This phrase expresses a wish or desire for a mutual act, emphasizing the speaker’s longing for a close bond.