心臓を捧げよ
Shinzō o sasageyo
The English phrase "dedicate your heart" is translated into Japanese as 心臓を捧げよ (Shinzō o sasageyo).
心臓を捧げよ is a highly dramatic, stylized command often associated with intense loyalty or sacrificial devotion in Japanese media.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'offer (up) the heart,' where 'shinzō' means the physical organ (heart), 'o' is the object marker and 'sasageyo' is the imperative form of 'to offer/dedicate'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb 'sasageyo' is in the imperative (command) form, making this a direct order rather than a suggestion or a polite request.
How do you pronounce it?
Shinzō o sasageyo
Did you know?
- This specific phrasing has become a massive pop-culture phenomenon due to its use in the 'Attack on Titan' anime, leading many fans to associate the phrase with the series rather than traditional Japanese literature.
- Using 捧げる usually implies a religious offering to a deity, making the phrase sound like a literal human sacrifice.
- When fans use this phrase, they often accompany it with a gesture of placing a clenched fist over their chest, mimicking a military salute.
Examples in context
- 心を傾けて取り組みたいと思いますI want to dedicate my heart and focus on this endeavor.
- 心を捧げますI will dedicate my heart
- 私はあなたに心を捧げますI dedicate my heart to you.
- 人類の勝利を信じ、心臓を捧げよ。Jinrui no shouri o shinji, shinzou o sasageyo.Believe in humanity's victory and dedicate your heart.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a dramatic anime scene.
- 美咲 Misakiこのシーンの「心臓を捧げよ」って言葉、かっこいいよね。Kono shiin no "shinzou o sasageyo" tte kotoba, kakkoii yone.The phrase "dedicate your heart" in this scene is so cool, isn't it?
- 陽太 Yotaうん、すごく情熱的なセリフだと思うよ。Un, sugoku jounetsuteki na serifu da to omou yo.Yeah, I think it's a very passionate line.
- 美咲 Misaki陽太も一緒に「心臓を捧げよ」って叫んでみて！Youta mo issho ni "shinzou o sasageyo" tte sakende mite!Youta, try shouting "dedicate your heart" with me!
- 陽太 Yotaいいよ、心臓を捧げよ！Ii yo, shinzou o sasageyo!Alright, dedicate your heart!
