Wisdom · Kyojuro Rengoku JLPT N2
"THIS BOY ISN'T WEAK. DO NOT INSULT HIM."
この少年は弱くない。侮辱するな。
Kono shōnen wa yowaku nai. Bujoku suru na.
Japanese (manga)
鬼滅の刃 第8巻 p.37 ©吾峠呼世晴/集英社
English (VIZ official)
Demon Slayer Vol. 8 (VIZ Media), p.37 ©Koyoharu Gotouge/VIZ Media
Scene context
Rengoku defends Tanjiro against Akaza's judgment that the boy is weak and unworthy. Rather than measuring strength by immediate combat ability, Rengoku recognizes value in the process of growth and the strength of spirit—a perspective rooted in his role as mentor and educator.
Character voice
Rengoku speaks with absolute conviction and formal authority, characteristic of his unwavering principles and mentor-like wisdom. His fierce defense of Tanjiro's potential reflects his core philosophy: evaluating strength through spirit, determination, and the will to grow, rather than raw power alone.
Grammar
- い-adj + く + ない JLPT N4
- To negate an い-adjective, replace the い with く and add ない. Here, 弱い (weak) becomes 弱くない (is not weak).
- verb + な (imperative negative) JLPT N4
- The imperative negative form な directly orders someone not to do something. する becomes するな (do not do).
Vocabulary
- 侮辱 [ぶじょく] JLPT N2 insult; humiliation; to insult; to humiliate
- 少年 [しょうねん] JLPT N4 boy; young man; juvenile
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Sources
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- [manga_volume] 鬼滅の刃 Vol. 8, page 37
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この少年は弱くない 侮辱するな
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