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In Ano Hana's opening theme "Aoi Shiori", the word **misanga** was mentioned a
few times.

> Ichipeeji mekuru tenohira kuchibiru de musunda **misanga**
>
> Nee kyou mo kawaranai kyou de ame fureba denwa mo dekiru yo
>
> Sou yatte ima wa kimi no hou e (itsu no ma ni ka kireta **misanga** )
>
> Oshitsukeru boku no yasashisa wo (demo nazeka ienai mama da yo)
>
> Hontou douka shiteru mitai

which means..

> My hand that turns to the next page, and the **misanga** I fastened with my
> lips...
>
> Hey, today is today, and that won't change; if it rains, we can still talk
> on the phone.
>
> In that way, I now push (Before I knew it, the **misanga** came off,)
>
> My kindness in your direction. (But for some reason, I can't say it.)
>
> There really must be something wrong with me.

The translation didn't give the exact meaning of the word "misanga" so I was
wondering what it is.


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Ano Hana's opening mentions "misanga". What exactly is that?


A misanga is a type of handicraft good luck charm, similar in concept to
friendship bracelets, they are typically made from knotted embroidery floss,
thread, gimp, or similar material. Like friendship bracelets, they are tied
together by simple knots.

It is said that if you make a wish when you tie the ends together, your wish
will come true when the bracelet falls off from wear.

The etymology of the name seems to come from the Portuguese word for "beads"
(miçanga). They were [first
popularized](http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9F%E3%82%B5%E3%83%B3%E3%82%AC)
in 1993 during the beginning of the
[J-League](http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E3%83%97%E3%83%AD%E3%82%B5%E3%83%83%E3%82%AB%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B0),
the Japan Professional Football League. Ramos Ruy and Tsuyoshi Kitazawa of the
Tokyo Verde football club wore these to wish for the victory of their team.

The idea behind it may have changed but it's intended to be a symbol of good
luck and friendship.

![Make a wish](https://i.stack.imgur.com/G9EF9.png)


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