Wisdom · Kyojuro Rengoku JLPT N3
"STAND TALL AND BE PROUD."
胸を張って生きろ
mune wo hatte ikiro
Japanese (manga)
鬼滅の刃 第8巻 p.93 ©吾峠呼世晴/集英社
English (VIZ official)
Demon Slayer Vol. 8 (VIZ Media), p.93 ©Koyoharu Gotouge/VIZ Media
Scene context
Rengoku speaks this as a personal exhortation, embodying his role as a spiritual mentor transmitting wisdom to the next generation. The line expresses his philosophy: maintain dignity and inner strength regardless of circumstance. It reflects a principle of inherited responsibility—each generation must embrace living with conviction and pride.
Character voice
Rengoku speaks with earnest conviction and authoritative directness, using the forceful imperative form to signal moral urgency. His emphasis on inner spiritual strength and personal honor reveals a philosophical character who views dignified living as both an individual principle and a responsibility passed down to those he guides.
Grammar
- V-te form expressing manner of action JLPT N3
- The te-form 張って links two actions to show *how* something is done. Here, 'holding your chest high' describes the manner in which you should 'live'—it specifies the internal state or posture that accompanies living.
- 命令形 ～ろ (classical/emphatic imperative) JLPT N4
- The ~ろ ending is the direct imperative of う-verbs, conveying forceful authority and urgency. It is more emphatic than ~てください and signals a strong exhortation from someone in a position of authority.
Vocabulary
- 胸 [むね] JLPT N3 chest; breast; heart; spirit; pride; inner self
- 張る [はる] JLPT N3 to stretch; to extend; to hold out; to puff out; to hold high
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Sources
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- [manga_volume] 鬼滅の刃 Vol. 8, page 93
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胸を張って生きろ
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