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memories
Vocabulary from Maki Otsuki (大槻マキ): 'Memories' (One Piece ED1 (ワンピース ED1) · 1999).
小さな頃には宝の地図が
頭の中に浮かんでいて
いつでも探したキセキの場所を
知らない誰かに負けないよに
今ではほこりだらけの毎日
いつの日かすべての
時に身を委せるだけ
もしも世界が変わるのなら
何も知らない頃の私に
連れていって 思い出が色あせないように
小さな頃から歌を唄って
夢見る心あたためてた
みんなで真似した秘密のメロディー
今度は上手に聞こえるように
今ではため息ついてばかりで
誰もまだ本当の
夢さえつかめないまま
もしも時代が戻るのなら
涙を知った頃の私に
連れていって せつなさが追いつかないように
もしも世界が変わるのなら
何も知らない頃の私に
連れていって 思い出が色あせないように
連れていって せつなさが追いつかないように
Vocabulary
小さな
Adjectival nounちいさな
small; little
I want to cherish small happinesses.
A pre-noun adjectival form meaning 'small'. Unlike the i-adjective 'chiisai', it can only modify nouns directly.
頃
Nounころ
time; about; around; when
Let's meet again when the cherry blossoms bloom.
Refers to a vague period or approximate time of an event.
に
Particleparticle indicating time, location, target, or indirect object
I plan to meet friends on the weekend.
Multiple uses: marks specific time (when), location of existence (where something is), target/recipient of action (to whom/what), or purpose. Context determines meaning.
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.
宝
Nounたから
treasure; prize; precious thing
This old photo is an irreplaceable treasure for the family.
Used for both physical riches like gold and intangible things that are deeply valued.
の
Particlepossessive particle indicating belonging, attribution, or relationship
Mother's cooking is the most delicious.
Connects two nouns to show possession or attribution. The modifying noun comes before の, and the modified noun comes after. Can also connect clauses when nominalizing.
地図
Nounちず
map
I like walking through new towns while looking at a map.
Refers to a representation of an area of land or sea showing physical features, cities, roads, etc.
が
Particlesubject marker particle; but
It's a night when the stars are beautifully visible.
Marks the grammatical subject, especially for new information or in subordinate clauses. Emphasizes what performs the action. Also means 'but' when connecting clauses.
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