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link to 偶然とは思えぬ Meaning (FF1 Japanese Explained)

偶然とは思えぬ Meaning (FF1 Japanese Explained)

『偶然とは思えぬ。』means 「It does not appear to be mere coincidence.」. It's a short, weighty Final Fantasy I line, and the archaic ending 「〜ぬ」 alone tells you exactly who's...

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How to Say Night in Japanese (6 Words, Night vs Knight)

The most common way to say night in Japanese is 夜 (よる, yoru). For the early part of the night, especially around dinnertime, 晩 (ばん, ban) is more natural. For the middle of the night, when...

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How to Say Darkness in Japanese (7 Common Words Explained)

The most common way to say darkness in Japanese is 闇 (やみ, yami). If you're talking about a place with no light, 暗闇 (くらやみ, kurayami) is usually the better choice. For dramatic,...

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link to そして その手には それぞれ クリスタルが握られていた Meaning (FF1 Japanese Explained)

そして その手には それぞれ クリスタルが握られていた Meaning (FF1 Japanese Explained)

『そして その手には それぞれ クリスタルが握られていた』means 「And in their hands, each held a crystal」. It's a line from Final Fantasy I's opening narration, using the...

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風はやみ Meaning (Final Fantasy I Japanese Explained)

『風はやみ』 means 「The wind ceased」. It's a short, literary line from Final Fantasy 1's opening narration, using the stem form of 「やむ (to stop) 」 rather than its plain past...

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長い冒険の末 4人の若者が この地にたどり着いた Meaning (FF1 Japanese Explained)

『長い冒険の末 4人の若者が この地にたどり着いた』means 「After a long journey, four young people arrived in this land」. It's a line from Final Fantasy I's opening narration,...

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