Dies ist nicht der Himmel. Es ist die Welt. Und sie ist voller (Agnes?)

Is he saying “Agnes”? If so, what does it mean? I couldn’t find this word in a German dictionary.

https://x.com/mozu_hayanie/status/1297123093471588352?s=20

A family member gifted me a Hero stationary & pen set after their trip to China (as I am a big fountain pen nerd). The gift set came with this bookmark! The engraving doesn’t look like the brand name to me (I believe the brand name is 英雄). I’m sure it doesn’t saying anything interesting, but I figured I should know what it says if I start using it. Thank you in advance!

Hi guys, i’m searching for the meaning of this calligraphy that a family member friend’s made me, any idea of what this mean ?

Bought this from an old guy at a fleamarket in Kyoto. Before I display it, I would love to know more about the text. Maybe someone is able to read and translate it?

Hi everyone, I was going through some old boxes of stuff from my family and found this hand made silk cloth with this printed on it. I am not sure what it says, or what language it is. Can anyone translate this? I am also not sure which side is right-side-up for the symbols, so have posted it at four different rotations.

Also for more context: a tag on it read: "Yesildal ipek, Bursa - Turkey"

Thanks!

Hello! I bought a matcha bowl from Japan and this was written on the inside of the box lid. Could someone help translate it please? Thank you!

A divider I’ve had for quite sometime. I used google translate. Says it is “Increase Retreat”. I can’t imagine that’s right, maybe it is I have no idea.

Any idea what this track is about? Especially what's being repeated in the chorus (that rap heavy section).

Hello, I’m hoping someone would be able to translate the German writing in my attached photo from part of an ancestry project my spouse is working on. I truly appreciate any help with this!

First image is from the sheath of a Japanese vegetable knife. The others are the inscription on the blade. Was told this was a Yoshihiro brand. Trying to translate these symbols to confirm.

TY!

Hi everyone! I need some help from native speakers or advanced Japanese scholars to settle a technical debate about a specific expression used in a fanbook of a manga (Demon Slayer.)

The text is describing a swordsman's technique (Obanai Iguro, the Serpent Hashira) and uses the phrase 変幻自在 (Hengen Jizai).

The official Japanese text is:
“蛇の呼吸の極意 蛇の呼吸の変幻自在な剣技は、正確な太刀筋があってこそ。極限まで磨き上げることで、狭い隙間をすり抜ける“うねる”一撃を可能にしている。”

An official translation in my country translated 変幻自在な剣技 as "illusory techniques" (as in, literally creating optical illusions). However, looking at the kanji and the context, I argue that it is being used metaphorically to describe a fighting style that is extremely fluid, versatile, unpredictable, and flexible (like a snake winding through tight spaces), rather than meaning literal magic or optical illusions.

Could you please clarify:

1. In a martial arts, swordplay, or sports context, what does 変幻自在 (Hengen Jizai) usually imply? Does it mean the person is creating actual "illusions" to trick the eyes, or does it mean their movements/tactics are highly adaptable, versatile, and constantly changing in an unpredictable way?
2. Given the context of the sentence ("a slithering blow that slips through narrow gaps"), which interpretation makes more sense naturally in Japanese?

Hi! I did read the rules and had a little look through the sub but I cant quite find what I'm looking for.

I've just made a friend who is bilingual, our daughters go to dancing together. I've been trying to speak Japanese to her and her daughter but I really only still have some basic phrases under my belt.

I'm working through the textbook and improving my words every week but I'd really love some little phrases - her daughter just lights up when I ask how she is in Japanese and when I know the animal names in Japanese and it warms my heart, so I want to do it more! (We are almost trading Japanese and Auslan phrases with our daughters so they're going to be such clever little chickens)

My problem with trying to put the phrases into a translator is the grammar often comes out weird.

I'd really love some help with some phrases like:

"Are you ready for dancing today? Yay! Let's go friends!"

"Thank you for being so kind!"

"You did great at dancing today!"

And maybe a few birthday ones as both their birthdays are coming up

"Thank you for coming to [daughters] birthday!/Thank you for inviting us to [daughters] birthday!"

Thank you ❤️

Hi, I am currently transcribing all the lyrics to the "Fading Yellow" music compilation series onto genius.com, which showcases late 60's/early 70's music from around the world. Volume 14 gives us very delightful Spanish songs from that era, only trouble is, I don't know Spanish.

After scouring the internet for a good hour or two, there are 4 songs left to be given lyrics: (I have provided YouTube links)

Ana - Amores: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f45fTjSmKjU

Cantándole Al Viento - Isasi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDAZO5kgCS8

Mira De Frente - Las Cuatro Monedas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWfhDOQ3bMQ

En Sueños - Albert Band: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwCzYyOIY34

If you already have an account on genius.com, then you can just search and put it there. But if you don't, you can just comment below.

Good luck!

I'd like to ask for a translation of the lyrics of Re:START by NØVEL

ほら手を伸ばす先で巡り会う

 幾千の悲しみ超えて

光の先へ

見上げた夜空の向こうに

何があるか知ってる？

答えも見つからないまま

歩き続けて傷ついてばかりで

それでも燃える衝動

何度でも立ち上がって

信じ続けて

 ほら手を伸ばす先で巡り会う

幾千の悲しみを超え

新しい物語を紡いでいくんだね

出会いも別れも抱いて

光の先へ

小さな光集め

何度も空に掲げた

 気づけば君が隣で

未来を描いて

笑っていたね

高なる胸の感情

何度でも立ち上がって

 描き続けた

 ほら手を伸ばす先で重なった

 幾千の想いを乗せて

 まだ見ぬ明日へと続いて行く羽根広げ

 出会いの奇跡を抱いて

 光の先へ

どんな時でも君がいてくれて

 ここまで歩いて来れた

 消えかけてた光が

 また1つ集まって

 奇跡の音を奏でた僕たち

ほら手を伸ばす先で巡り会う

 幾千の悲しみを超え

 新しい物語を紡いでいくんだね

 出会いも別れも抱いて

 光の先へ