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[Graduation] A moving line to add to a message board: words that touch the heart

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I’ve been playing the Electone since I was six, mainly performing Disney music, anime songs, and music from dramas and films. I post performance videos on YouTube and social media, and I also give concerts. Building on my Electone experience, I took up synthesizer and piano during my student years and performed at school-sponsored events. As a writer, I’ve covered not only music-related topics but a wide range of genres, so I hope to draw on my experience to deliver articles that make readers think, “I want to try that!” or “I want to listen to that!”
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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.

I want to send a heartfelt message to seniors and friends who are graduating! But even if you feel that way, when you actually try to write, you may find yourself stuck, wondering, “What should I say?” Even a short phrase can carry feelings that truly reach the other person’s heart.

If you put your honest emotions into words—gratitude, respect, hopes to meet again—it will surely become a moving message that brings tears to the reader’s eyes.

In this article, we’ll share memorable, touching one-liners that are perfect for graduation messages.

You’re sure to find the words that will convey what you feel!

[Graduation] Touching One-Liners to Add to a Message Board: Heartfelt Messages (21–30)

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Believe in yourself (Jibun o shinjite)NEW!

These words convey the importance of not doubting your own potential, especially when you’re swayed by uncertainty or anxiety.

It’s common for high school students to lose confidence by comparing themselves to others or to second-guess their choices.

Even so, the experiences and effort you’ve accumulated remain firmly within you.

Believing in yourself will give you the courage to take on your next challenge.

Even on days when things don’t go as planned, each step you take is genuine growth.

This is a quote that will encourage graduates as they move forward into the future.

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There’s no bad ending—we’re still in the middle of it.NEW!Naoki Matayoshi

Naoki Matayoshi: “There is no bad ending; we are still in the middle.” #philosophyOfMind #quote #goodWords #collectionOfQuotes #humanPsychology #NaokiMatayoshi

There’s no bad ending—we’re still in the middle of it. NEW! Naoki Matayoshi

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Naoki Matayoshi, who has earned high acclaim in the world of expression—both as a comedian and as a novelist who won the Akutagawa Prize—shared a message in his commencement speech at Kindai University that suggests we don’t have to judge life by a single outcome.

In high school, there were likely times when your efforts didn’t pay off or when you fell short of the results you envisioned.

But those moments are not the end; they are merely steps in the process of moving forward.

It’s a quote that helps you view both your past path and your future in a positive light.

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I hope you’ll shine like a true senior wherever you go.

When you graduate and your environment changes, it’s possible that the way you move forward will change to match those around you.

Focusing on that kind of change, this message expresses the wish for you to keep shining just as you always have.

By clearly writing the person’s next school or destination, it also conveys the feeling that you’ve truly been paying attention to them.

It acknowledges the path they’ve taken so far and encourages them to continue walking in a way that stays true to themselves.

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The advice and words of encouragement from [Senior Name] were always very reassuring.

These are messages from current students to senior members in clubs or those who have supported them.

Even though school seniors are only one or two years older, they can be incredibly dependable, right? Many of us were likely helped a lot when we were worried or having a hard time.

Let’s use these words to express our gratitude to such seniors.

When they read this message, they’ll surely remember the times they talked with you and be happy knowing they were able to support you.

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It was really wonderful to see you, Senpai, working so hard.

Whether for yourself or for your juniors, seeing a senior work hard is something that inspires admiration and courage, isn’t it? Highlight that you’ve been watching that senior’s efforts, acknowledge their hard work, and express your admiration for it.

They’ll likely feel pleasantly surprised that their efforts were noticed and happy that they’re being recognized.

It’s the kind of message that can make them feel their hard work wasn’t in vain and motivate them to keep striving forward.

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I will never forget how happy I felt when I was praised by Senpai 〇〇.

The act of praising someone is something you can’t do without truly seeing them.

In other words, the senior who praised you had been paying close attention to you.

Many people probably felt their gloom lift when they encountered such kindness from a senior.

This message is something I hope you’ll send to that important senior.

The phrase “I’ll never forget it” conveys that it was a joy nothing else could replace.

Your senior will likely feel glad they reached out to you.

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Senpai ○○’s never-give-up attitude was really cool.

Watching someone charge straight toward their goal looks incredibly cool, and many of us have felt admiration for that at various moments.

This message expresses, in a straightforward way, that admiration for the determination to keep going without giving up.

By clearly recognizing the fact that they didn’t quit and kept working hard, you can help turn that into strength to keep moving forward.

It’s a powerful message that acknowledges the path taken so far while also expressing hope for what lies ahead.

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