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UNDERGROUND
Vocabulary from HIGH VOLTAGE: 'UNDERGROUND' (Gurren Lagann ED1 (天元突破グレンラガン ED1) · 2007).
光を求めて影は 他愛ないジョークを 喋る
聴きたいのは そんな事じゃない
太陽求めて影は 魂の抜けた 声から
急に鋭い 口調に変わる
その音が街の中に こだまして 響きながら
獣のような声で 叫び続けた
軌道を変えたつもりはない
残響は ギラついてるが
屈折して 離れていく
ここの世界は いつもこうだ
外の世界には 光は或るのか
喋り疲れたギターは 俺に愛想を 尽かして
黙り込んで 壁に溶ける
ギラついた残響だけが 鏡の部屋の中に
残っている 残っている
軌道を変えたつもりはない
ギターの声は 俺に
何度も 語りかけていた
外の世界は いつもこうだ
軌道を変えてみたくて
残響を 壁に投げる
跳ね返り 俺の元へ
外の世界は いつもこうだ
Vocabulary
光
Nounひかり
light
Light is streaming in through the window.
Refers to visible light, rays, or brightness. Can also mean hope or glory metaphorically.
を
Particledirect object marker particle
I solved a difficult problem.
Marks the direct object of a verb - what the action is done to. Written を but pronounced 'o'. Essential for transitive verbs. Also marks the space through which movement occurs.
求める
Verbもとめる
to seek; to request; to demand; to buy
Many people are seeking change from the new leader.
Used for requesting actions, seeking abstract things (peace, jobs), or buying something.
影
Nounかげ
shadow; silhouette; light; reflection
Two shadows stretched long in the setting sun.
Refers to both physical shadows caused by blocked light and the light source itself (sun, moon). Can also mean a silhouette or a trace/sign of something.
は
Particletopic marker particle
This year, the cherry blossoms bloomed early.
Marks the topic of a sentence - what the sentence is about. Often implies contrast with other possible topics. Written as は but pronounced 'wa'. Differs from が which marks the grammatical subject.
他愛ない
Adjectiveたわいない
childish; silly; innocent; easy
He laughed, telling a silly joke.
Describes something that lacks depth, is innocent, or is easily overcome. Often used for lighthearted conversations or situations.
ジョーク
Nounjoke
His jokes are always funny.
A loanword from English. It refers to something said to cause amusement or laughter.
喋る
Verbしゃべる
to talk; to chat; to chatter
She is not comfortable talking in front of others.
Refers to the act of speaking or chatting, often in a casual context.
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