Lyrics & Translation
Learning Japanese can be a fun and rewarding experience, and what better way to start than with a song as energetic and unique as Houshou Marine's 'A Horny Money World ~伝説の夜~'! This song is special because it features a wide array of vocabulary related to money and economics, all delivered in a fast-paced, rap-like style. By listening to and deciphering the lyrics, you can pick up various currency names from around the world and expressions related to desire and commerce, all while enjoying a tune that is quintessentially Marine: playful, a little bit naughty, and incredibly catchy.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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money /ˈmʌni/ A1 |
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die /daɪ/ A1 |
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buy /baɪ/ A1 |
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treasure /ˈtreʒər/ B1 |
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auction /ˈɔːkʃən/ B2 |
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flag /flæɡ/ B1 |
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old /oʊld/ A1 |
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rip /rɪp/ B2 |
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merchant /ˈmɜːrtʃənt/ B2 |
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world /wɜːrld/ A1 |
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star /stɑːr/ A1 |
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night /naɪt/ A1 |
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name /neɪm/ A1 |
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storm /stɔːrm/ B1 |
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love /lʌv/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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ナイナイ足(た)りないナイナイ
➔ Repetition for emphasis
➔ The word "ナイナイ" (nai nai - not, doesn't exist) is repeated to strongly emphasize the lack of something (likely money, given the song's theme). This is a common rhetorical device in Japanese to heighten the feeling or intensity.
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背(せ)に腹(はら)変(か)えられない
➔ Idiomatic expression (背に腹は代えられない)
➔ This is a common Japanese idiom meaning "one cannot trade their back for their stomach." It is equivalent to the English idiom "the end justifies the means" or "needs must when the devil drives."
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寄(よ)ってらっしゃいなったら おいでなシャッチョッサーマ
➔ Informal imperative and dialectal form.
➔ "寄ってらっしゃい" (yotte rasshai) is an informal imperative meaning "come closer" or "come on over". "なったら" (nattara) is likely a dialectal form adding a casual feel. "おいでな" (oide na) is also an invitation, and "シャッチョッサーマ" (shacchosama) is a playful way of saying "Mr. President" or "Boss", using a slightly exaggerated and potentially regional pronunciation.
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お宝(たから)売(う)りまっせーら
➔ Humble polite form with regional variation.
➔ "売ります" (urimasu) is the polite form of "売る" (uru - to sell). The phrase uses "売ります" with the Kansai dialect ending "-っせー" (-sse), making it "売りまっせー" (urimasse). The "-ら" (-ra) further adds to the invitation or solicitation, making it "売りまっせーら" (urimasse-ra). This combination adds a merchant-like and engaging tone.
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もうひと超(こ)え♡
➔ Adding "もう" (mou) to indicate "one more", combined with a counter and heart symbol for emphasis.
➔ "もう" (mou) means "already" or "again". In this context, it means "another". "ひと超(こ)え" (hito koe) means "one more", or "one more step". The added heart symbol (♡) adds to the playful and cute tone.
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Vale Vale Baile Pare Pare Pirates
➔ Repetition of foreign words and rhyming.
➔ The line consists of foreign words, presumably from Spanish or Portuguese, repeated for rhythm and effect. "Vale" is repeated, and "Pare" is repeated, rhyming with "Pirates" adding to the song's catchy nature. 'Baile' means dance.
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強(ごう)引(いん)? でもちゅきCoin
➔ Use of question mark to indicate uncertainty, followed by the conjunctive particle "でも" (demo) to introduce a contrasting point.
➔ "強引?" (Gouin?) means "Forcible?" or "Aggressive?". The question mark shows uncertainty or questioning of an action. "でも" (demo) means "but" or "however". "ちゅきCoin" (Chuki Coin) is a cute and playful term, meaning "(I) like Coin". The phrase suggests questioning whether something is too aggressive, but then stating a fondness for money anyway.
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ドラクマ ペセタ レアル マルク ちゅちゅ
➔ Listing of nouns with onomatopoeia.
➔ The line lists various currencies from around the world. "ちゅちゅ" (chuchu) is an onomatopoeic word, possibly suggesting a kissing sound or a cute expression, adding a playful and cute touch to the line.
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