Japanese meaning of 心臓を捧げよ!

Reading:
しんぞうをささげよ! (Shinzō o sasageyo!)

English Translation:

Dedicate your hearts!

Original Scene & Cultural Context

Scene in the Original Work:


Commander Erwin uses this rallying cry before dangerous missions for humanity's survival.
エルヴィン団長が危険な任務の前に、兵士たちを鼓舞する場面。

Cultural Context:


An iconic expression of collective resolve, but also of the sacrifices demanded of soldiers.
集団的な覚悟の象徴であると同時に、兵士に求められる犠牲を表す。

Grammar & Learning Points

Grammar Point

•「捧げる」= to offer or dedicate with reverence. •「〜よ」makes the command solemn.

Trap for English Speakers

It is not “follow your heart”; it calls for total commitment.

Example

Basic Example

主将が「勝利に心臓を捧げよ!」と叫んだ。

The captain shouted, “Dedicate your hearts to victory!”


Applied Example

週末を捧げよ!

“Dedicate your weekends!”