Learn Japanese N5 Vocabulary with "Sincerely" from "Violet Evergarden"

Let's study Japanese through "Sincerely," the theme song of "Violet Evergarden." It's a beautifully serene and easy-to-listen-to masterpiece.

A Guide to the Japanese Anime Song "Sincerely" from "Violet Evergarden"

The continent-spanning war between the East and West has finally come to an end after four long years. Violet Evergarden, a girl who only knew how to fight as a "weapon" on the battlefield, loses both arms in the intensified conflict, and she is compelled to wear prosthetic arms that move freely. After her discharge from the hospital, Violet begins working under Hodgins at the C.H. Postal Company as an Auto Memory Doll. In the past, Violet held someone dear to her on the battlefield, Major Gilbert. Unable to comprehend the last words he spoke, "I love you," Violet embarks on a journey to understand the meaning of those words through her work and daily interactions with people.

Produced by Kyoto Animation, "Violet Evergarden" is a visually stunning masterpiece. I highly recommend watching the anime!

The Japanese Lyrics of "Sincerely" from "Violet Evergarden"

知らない言葉を覚えていくたびおもかげのなか手を伸ばすのだけど一人では分からない言葉もあるのかもしれない
Shiranai kotoba o oboete iku tabi Omokage no naka te o nobasu no Dakedo hitori de wa wakaranai kotoba mo Aru no kamoshirenai

さよならは苦くて「愛してる」は遠いにおいがした例えようのないこの想いはとても怖くてだけどとても愛おしくて
Sayonara wa nigakute "Aishiteru" wa tōi ni oiga shita Tatoeyō no nai kono omoi wa Totemo kowakute Dakedo totemo itooshikute

わたしなんで泣いているんだろう心になんて答えたらいい？言葉はいつでも語るでもなくてそこにあるばかりつのるばかりわたしはあなたに会いたくなる
Watashi nande naite irun darou Kokoro ni nante kotaetara ii? Kotoba wa itsu demo kataru demo nakute Soko ni aru bakari tsunoru bakari Watashi wa anata ni aitakunaru

きれいな言葉を覚えていくたび自分のことが嫌になりそうだけど背を向けちゃいけない言葉もあるのかもしれない
Kirei na kotoba o oboete iku tabi Jibun no koto ga iya ni narisou Dakedo se o mukecha ikenai kotoba mo Aru no kamoshirenai

悲しみは冷たくありがとうはぬくもりに色づく形のないもの触れるたびにあなたの声が胸のおくで響いているの
Kanashimi wa tsumetaku Arigatou wa nukumori ni irozuku Katachi no nai mono fureru tabi ni Anata no koe ga mune no oku de hibiite iru no

書きかけてはやめたあて先のない手紙は風に揺れる届けたい人の街まで始まりの終わりを伝えるために
Kakikakete wa yameta Atesaki no nai tegami wa kaze ni yureru Todoketai hito no machi made Hajimari no owari o tsutaeru tame ni

生きることやめないことあなたに今日を誇れるように
Ikiru koto yamenai koto Anata ni kyou o hokoreru you ni

わたしなんで泣いているんだろう心になんて答えたらいい？言葉はいつでも語るでもなくてそこにあるばかりつのるばかりわたしはあなたに会いたくなるよ
Watashi nande naite iru ndarou Kokoro ni nante kotae tara ii? Kotoba wa itsu demo kataru demo naku Soko ni aru bakari tsunoru bakari Watashi wa anata ni aitakunaru yo

The English Translation of "Sincerely" from "Violet Evergarden"

Here is the English translation of the lyrics:

As I learn unfamiliar words, I reach out within the shadow of my thoughts. However, there might be words I don't understand alone.

Goodbyes are bitter, and "I love you" carries a distant scent. These indescribable feelings are so frightening, yet so dear.

Why am I crying? What should I answer to my heart? Words are always there, accumulating without being spoken. I find myself wanting to meet you.

As I learn beautiful words, I start disliking myself. However, there might be words I shouldn't turn my back on.

Sadness is cold, and gratitude colors warmth. Every time I touch the intangible, your voice resonates deep within my chest.

I started but stopped writing letters with no destination, swaying in the wind, towards the city of the person I want to reach. To convey the beginning and end.

Not giving up on living, to make today something I can be proud of for you.

Why am I crying? What should I answer to my heart? Words are always there, accumulating without being spoken. I find myself wanting to meet you.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Learning Japanese N5 Vocabulary with "Sincerely" from "Violet Evergarden"

0:08~
知らない言葉を覚えていくたびおもかげのなか手を伸ばすのだけど一人では分からない言葉もあるのかもしれない

As I learn unfamiliar words, I reach out within the shadow of my thoughts. However, there might be words I don't understand alone.

vocabulary	hiragana	pronunciation	meaning	POS
知る	しる	shiru	to know	1 verb
言葉	ことば	kotoba	language, word	noun
覚える	おぼえる	oboeru	to memorize, to learn	2 verb
中	なか	naka	inside, middle	noun
手	て	te	hand	noun
伸ばす	のばす	nobasu	to stretch, to extend	1 verb
一人	ひとり	hitori	one person	noun
わかる	わかる	wakaru	to understand	1 verb
ある	ある	aru	to exist, there is/are	1 verb
かも	かも	kamo	might, maybe	particle

Related Word to 言葉

vocabulary	hiragana	pronunciation	meaning	POS
言葉	ことば	kotoba	language, word	noun
言語	げんご	gengo	language	noun

Related Word to 中

vocabulary	hiragana	pronunciation	meaning	POS
中	なか	naka	inside, middle	noun
外	そと	soto	outside	noun

Related Word to 一人

vocabulary	hiragana	pronunciation	meaning	POS
一人	ひとり	hitori	one person	noun
二人	ふたり	futari	two people	noun

0:32~
さよならは苦くて「愛してる」は遠いにおいがした例えようのないこの想いはとても怖くてだけどとても愛おしくて

Goodbyes are bitter, and "I love you" carries a distant scent. These indescribable feelings are so frightening, yet so dear.

vocabulary	hiragana	pronunciation	meaning	POS
さよなら	さよなら	sayonara	goodbye	interjection
遠い	とおい	tooi	far	i-adj
例えば	たとえば	tatoeba	for example	conj
この	この	kono	this	adj
とても	とても	totemo	very	adv

Related Word to 遠い

vocabulary	hiragana	pronunciation	meaning	POS
遠い	とおい	tooi	far	i-adj
近い	ちかい	chikai	close, near	i-adj

Related Word to 例えば

vocabulary	hiragana	pronunciation	meaning	POS
例えば	たとえば	tatoeba	for example	conj
例	れい	rei	example	noun

0:59~
わたしなんで泣いているんだろう心になんて答えたらいい？言葉はいつでも語るでもなくてそこにあるばかりつのるばかりわたしはあなたに会いたくなる

Why am I crying? What should I answer to my heart? Words are always there, accumulating without being spoken. I find myself wanting to meet you.

vocabulary	hiragana	pronunciation	meaning	POS
私	わたし	watashi	I, me	pronoun
なんで	なんで	nande	why	adv
泣く	なく	naku	to cry	1 verb
心	こころ	kokoro	heart, mind	noun
答える	こたえる	kotaeru	to answer, to respond	2 verb
いつ	いつ	itsu	when	adv
そこ	そこ	soko	there	noun
会う	あう	au	to meet	1 verb

1:44~
きれいな言葉を覚えていくたび自分のことが嫌になりそうだけど背を向けちゃいけない言葉もあるのかもしれない

As I learn beautiful words, I start disliking myself. However, there might be words I shouldn't turn my back on.

vocabulary	hiragana	pronunciation	meaning	POS
きれい	きれい	kirei	beautiful, clean	na-adj
こと	こと	koto	thing, matter	noun
背	せ	se	height, stature	noun

2:07~
悲しみは冷たくありがとうはぬくもりに色づく形のないもの触れるたびにあなたの声が胸のおくで響いているの

Sadness is cold, and gratitude colors warmth. Every time I touch the intangible, your voice resonates deep within my chest.

vocabulary	hiragana	pronunciation	meaning	POS
悲しい	かなしい	kanashii	sad	i-adj
冷たい	つめたい	tsumetai	cold (to the touch)	i-adj
ありがとう	ありがとう	arigatou	thank you	interjection
色	いろ	iro	color	noun
形	かたち	katachi	shape, form	noun
声	こえ	koe	voice	noun
胸	むね	mune	chest, heart	noun

Related Word to 悲しい

vocabulary	hiragana	pronunciation	meaning	POS
悲しい	かなしい	kanashii	sad	i-adj
嬉しい	うれしい	ureshii	happy, glad	i-adj

Related Word to 冷たい

vocabulary	hiragana	pronunciation	meaning	POS
冷たい	つめたい	tsumetai	cold (to the touch)	i-adj
熱い	あつい	atsui	hot	i-adj

3:01~
書きかけてはやめたあて先のない手紙は風に揺れる届けたい人の街まで始まりの終わりを伝えるために

I started but stopped writing letters with no destination, swaying in the wind, towards the city of the person I want to reach. To convey the beginning and end.

vocabulary	hiragana	pronunciation	meaning	POS
書く	かく	kaku	to write	1 verb
やめる	やめる	yameru	to quit, to stop	2 verb
先	さき	saki	ahead, future	noun
手紙	てがみ	tegami	letter	noun
風	ふう	fuu	wind	noun
人	ひと	hito	person	noun
始まり	はじまり	hajimari	beginning	noun
終わり	おわり	owari	end	noun

Related Word to 先

vocabulary	hiragana	pronunciation	meaning	POS
先	さき	saki	ahead, future	noun
先生	せんせい	sensei	teacher	noun
大学生	だいがくせい	daigakusei	college student	noun
留学生	りゅうがくせい	ryuugakusei	exchange student	noun