Wisdom · Kyojuro Rengoku JLPT N3

"BUT YOU'LL BE MUCH STRONGER THAN YOU WERE YESTERDAY."

昨日きのう自分じぶんより確実かくじつ強いつよい自分じぶんになれる

Kinō no jibun yori kakujitsu ni tsuyoi jibun ni nareru


Japanese (manga)

Demon Slayer Vol. 8, p.24 — Japanese manga panel

鬼滅の刃 第8巻 p.24 ©吾峠呼世晴/集英社

English (VIZ official)

Demon Slayer Vol. 8, p.24 — VIZ English panel

Demon Slayer Vol. 8 (VIZ Media), p.24 ©Koyoharu Gotouge/VIZ Media

Scene context

Rengoku articulates his philosophy of continuous self-improvement and personal growth through disciplined training. He expresses the conviction that true strength is built incrementally, with each day offering the opportunity to surpass one's former self.

Character voice

Rengoku speaks with earnest passion and unwavering conviction, his words reflecting the disciplined mindset of a seasoned warrior. He delivers this philosophy with directness and sincerity, embodying someone who has committed their life to constant improvement.

Grammar

A より ... に なれる JLPT N3
Comparative transformation structure; より marks the baseline state (yesterday's self) and に marks the target state (stronger self). Expresses progression or improvement.
~になれる JLPT N4
Potential form of ~になる (to become). Expresses the capacity or possibility to undergo transformation or achieve a new state.
確実に + verb JLPT N3
Adverbial modifier meaning 'certainly; definitely; assuredly'. Emphasizes the inevitability or certainty of the action or outcome.

Vocabulary

  • 確実 [かくじつ] JLPT N3 certain; sure; definite; assured
  • 昨日 [きのう] JLPT N4 yesterday; the previous day
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  • [manga_volume] 鬼滅の刃 Vol. 8, page 24
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    昨日の自分より確実に強い自分になれる

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