11月のアンクレット – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English
Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the emotional depth of AKB48's “11月のアンクレット,” a quintessential Japanese idol graduation song. By exploring its heartfelt lyrics and cultural context, learners can grasp nuances of Japanese sentiment, especially regarding farewells and enduring connections. This song offers a unique window into Japanese pop culture and language through a truly special and significant piece of music.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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微笑む /ほほえむ/ B1 |
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ビーチハウス /ビーチハウス/ A2 |
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待ち合わせ /まちあわせ/ B1 |
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彼氏 /かれし/ A2 |
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負け /まけ/ B2 |
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思い出 /おもいで/ B1 |
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外せない /はずせない/ B2 |
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シークレット /シークレット/ A2 |
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幸せ /しあわせ/ A1 |
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ニュース /ニュース/ A1 |
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波打ち際 /なみうちぎわ/ B2 |
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日差し /ひざし/ B1 |
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切なく /せつなく/ B2 |
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出会えた /であえた/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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突然 久しぶりに会いたいなんてどうしたんだ?
➔ The use of なんて to express surprise or emphasis about a statement
➔ It emphasizes the speaker's surprise at wanting to meet after a long time.
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季節外れの待ち合わせ
➔ Use of の to connect nouns, indicating the 'season-out-of-time' meeting
➔ It describes a meeting that is unusual for the season or out of sync with the typical time.
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僕たちが好きだったパンケーキが来ない
➔ Past tense of だった used to describe a liked thing that no longer happens
➔ It indicates something liked in the past that is no longer available or happening.
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新しい彼氏ができたってこと
➔ Use of って to indicate hearsay or reported speech about a fact
➔ 'って' is a colloquial form used to quote hearsay or reported information, meaning 'that' or 'they say'.
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今でも外せない
➔ Use of でも to mean 'even now' or 'still', emphasizing the ongoing relevance
➔ It emphasizes that something remains essential or significant even in the present time.
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僕よりやさしい人と出会えたのなら
➔ 比較表現 using より to mean 'more gentle than me'
➔ It uses より to compare and indicate someone is more gentle or kind than the speaker.
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しょうがないって諦められるかな
➔ Potential form られる to ask if something can be done (can give up)
➔ It uses the potential form られる to ask whether it is possible to give up or accept the situation.
Album: AKB48 50th Maxi Single「11月のアンクレット」
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