Quotes
Japanese meaning of 心臓を捧げよ！
— Erwin Smith ／ Attack on Titan
Voice sample:
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.
日本語で読む
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.
日本語で読む
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.
日本語で読む
•「捧げる」は敬意を伴って献じること。•「〜よ」で荘重な命令になる。
Trap for English Speakers
It is not “follow your heart”; it calls for total commitment.
日本語で読む
気軽な「心に従え」ではなく、完全な献身を求める言葉。
Example
Example 1Basic 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!”
Example 2Applied Example
週末を捧げよ！
“Dedicate your weekends!”
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