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わたし
たち
まね
ようにネオンサイン
かがや
いていた

The neon sign shone as if to invite us.
Grammar and points of interest
Conjugations and inflections
Words
3
we; us
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2
'ku' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to invite; to ask
2. to beckon; to wave someone in; to gesture to
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expression
1. in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as)  (often written with kana only)
2. hoping or wishing for something  (often written with kana only)
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4
Most common form: ネオン・サイン
noun
neon sign
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3
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
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Kanji
シ   わたくし    わたし I, myself   
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ム   private
grain
ショウ   まね to beckon, invite   
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ショウ   め to summon   
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トウ   かたな sword   
コウ   ク   くち mouth   
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hand
キ   かがや to shine   
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コウ   ひかり light, sunshine   ひか to shine, twinkle   
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ショウ   こ-    お-    ちいさい small   
one pair of legs
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イチ   イツ   ひと    ひと- one   
legs
グン    army   
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cover; covered   
シャ   くるま car   
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