夜空ノムコウ

since then; after that

Since then, I haven't met him even once.

Used to refer to a point in time in the past and the period following it up to the present.

ぼくたち

we (male, plural)

We are really looking forward to tomorrow's field trip.

Masculine plural form of 'boku'. Generally used by males in informal or semi-formal settings.

topic 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.

なにか

something, anything, somehow

I want to read something interesting.

何か means 'something' or 'anything' when referring to an indefinite thing. Can also mean 'somehow' or 'for some reason' when used adverbially (何か変だ = 'something is strange'). Often paired with verbs like ある (何かある = 'there's something').

direct 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.

しんじる

to believe; to trust

Believing in yourself is the most important thing.

Expresses a firm conviction or trust in someone or something.

I wonder; I hope

I wonder if it will be sunny tomorrow.

Sentence-ending particle used to express doubt, curiosity, or uncertainty, often when talking to oneself. 'かなぁ' is more casual and reflective than 'かな'.

よぞら

night sky

Looking up at the stars shining in the night sky.

A simple compound word meaning 'sky at night'.