風立ちぬ
The Wind Rises
堀越二郎は、空を飛ぶことに憧れる少年だった。
Jiro Horikoshi was a boy who longed to fly.
しかし彼の視力は弱く、パイロットになる夢を諦めなければならなかった。
However, his eyesight was weak and he had to give up his dream of becoming a pilot.
それでも空への情熱は消えず、彼は飛行機を設計する道を選んだ。
Still, his passion for the sky remained, and he chose to design airplanes.
彼の大学生活は、知識を深める日々だった。
His college days were spent deepening his knowledge.
数学や物理を学び、飛行機の構造を理解しようと努力した。
He studied mathematics and physics and strove to understand the structure of airplanes.
そして彼はイタリアの天才設計士、カプローニの夢を心の支えにしていた。
And he was inspired by the dream of Caproni, the Italian genius designer, who said: "It's beautiful to have a dream," and his words always encouraged Jiro.
「夢を持つことは美しいことだ」と、彼の言葉はいつも二郎を励ましていた。
Time passed and Jiro started working for an airline company.
時は流れ、二郎は航空会社で働き始めた。
His talent was gradually recognized and he was entrusted with important projects.
彼の才能は徐々に認められ、重要なプロジェクトを任されるようになった。
However, the shadow of war was thick in that era, and airplanes were sought after as tools of war.
しかし、その時代は戦争の影が色濃く、飛行機は戦争の道具として求められていた。
He put all his energy into his designs, despite the conflict in his mind.
彼は心の中で葛藤しながらも、設計に全力を注いだ。
In the midst of all this, he met a woman named Nahoko.
そんな中、彼は菜穂子という女性と出会う。
His love for the beautiful and delicate Nahoko brought new joy to Jiro's heart.
美しく繊細な彼女との恋は、二郎の心に新たな喜びをもたらした。
However, Nahoko was seriously ill, and their future was fraught with difficulties.
しかし、菜穂子は重い病を抱えており、彼らの未来には困難が待っていた。
Still, they both believed in love and cherished the time they spent together.
それでも二人は愛を信じ、共に過ごす時間を大切にした。
The challenge to complete the plane and the desire to protect the one they love.
飛行機を完成させるための挑戦と、愛する人を守りたいという願い。
Jiro never gave up on either and tried to find the meaning of life.
二郎はどちらも諦めることなく、生きる意味を見出そうとした。
His plane was finally completed and flew through the blue sky.
彼の飛行機はついに完成し、青空を駆け抜けた。
Its beautiful appearance was the fruit of all his efforts and dreams.
その美しい姿は、彼の全ての努力と夢の結晶だった。
On the day he was to say goodbye to Nahoko, Jiro quietly looked up at the sky.
菜穂子との別れが訪れる日、二郎は静かに空を見上げた。
His heart was engraved with memories of her and the days he had spent chasing his dream.
彼の心には、彼女との思い出と、夢を追い続けた日々が刻まれていた。
The sky remained unchanged and spread out, watching over the plane he had built as it took off into the future.
空は変わらず広がり、彼の作った飛行機が未来へと飛び立つのを見守っていた。
Comprehension Check
Question 1 of 4
二郎がパイロットになる夢を諦めた理由は何ですか？