本当はね – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: ヤングスキニー
• Album: 歌にしてしまえば、どんなことでも許されると思っていた

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the heart of Japanese youth culture with Young Skinny's hit song, "本当はね,"! This track offers a captivating glimpse into nuanced Japanese expressions of love and emotion, particularly the subtle art of "tsundere" feelings – acting tough while secretly being affectionate. Through its relatable lyrics and catchy melodies, you'll learn common phrases related to romance, longing, and unspoken desires, as the song beautifully articulates the universal experience of wanting to be understood without having to say it all. Its widespread popularity among young audiences makes it an excellent, authentic resource for understanding contemporary Japanese language and emotional communication.

[English]

Actually, I like you.

I'm sorry for saying something so terrible.

I can't be completely honest, just a little.

I'm sorry for saying things I don't really mean.

Actually, I like you.

I'm sorry for saying unnecessary things.

Please pay a little attention to me.

Don't say it's a hassle, I'm sorry.

I feel like a shy child trying to hide my embarrassment.

I want to throw away all my embarrassing feelings.

"Is it okay if I come to see you now?"

I do my makeup and hair all for you.

I want to be the cute girl you like.

I act tough and stubborn.

I wonder if you dislike me?

Actually, I'm a fragile girl too.

Actually, I like you.

I'm sorry for pretending to be drunk and calling you.

“Actually, you can't sleep, can you?”

“That's not true,” I lied, I'm sorry.

I feel like a shy child trying to hide my embarrassment.

I want to throw away all my embarrassing feelings.

I think I might try to express my feelings now.

That fashion magazine I bought the other day,

it's all for you.

I want to be the cute girl you like.

I’ll act cute and look up at you.

I think I might try to be a little spoiled.

I too, I too,

I do my makeup and hair all for you.

I want to be the cute girl you like.

I act tough and stubborn.

I wonder if you dislike me?

Actually, I'm a fragile girl too.

Actually, I wanted you to notice me.

[Japanese]

本当はね、あなたが好き

最低なことを言っちゃってごめんね

ちょっとだけ素直になれない

思ってもないこと言っちゃってごめんね

本当はね、あなたが好き

余計なことまで言っちゃってごめんね

ちょっとだけ構ってちょーだい

面倒だなんて言わないで、ごめんね

照れ隠す子供みたいだ私

恥ずかしい気持ち全部捨てて

「今から会いに行ってもいい？」

メイクもヘアセットも全部あなたのため

あなた好みの可愛い女になりたいわ

意地張っちゃって強がっちゃって

嫌われてないかな？

本当はね、私もか弱い女の子

本当はね、あなたが好き

酔っ払ったふりして電話かけてごめんね

「本当はさ、眠れないんだろう」

「そんなわけないわ」嘘ついてごめんね

照れ隠す子供みたいだ私

恥ずかしい気持ち全部捨てて

今から気持ちを伝えてみようかな　

この前買ったあのファッション誌も

全部あなたのため

あなた好みのかわいい女になりたいわ

可愛い子ぶって上目遣いで

甘えてみようかな

私だって、私だって

メイクもヘアセットも全部あなたのため

あなた好みの可愛い女になりたいわ　

意地張っちゃって強がっちゃって

嫌われてないかな？

本当はね、私もか弱い女の子

本当はね、私気づいてほしかったの

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
本当 /hontō/ B1	noun - truth
好き /suki/ A1	adjective - like, love
こと /koto/ A2	noun - thing, matter
気持ち /kimochi/ B1	noun - feeling, emotion
女 /onna/ A1	noun - woman, girl
強がる /tsuyogaru/ B2	verb - to pretend to be strong
恥ずかしい /hazukashii/ B1	adjective - embarrassed, shy
電話 /denwa/ A2	noun - telephone, call
会い /ai/ A1	verb - to meet
可愛い /kawaii/ A2	adjective - cute, lovely
気づく /kizuku/ B2	verb - to notice, to realize
酔っ払う /yopparau/ B2	verb - to get drunk
構う /kamau/ B2	verb - to care about, to be concerned
面倒 /mendō/ B2	noun - trouble, burden
子供 /kodomo/ A1	noun - child

Key Grammar Structures

• 最低なことを言っちゃってごめんね

  ➔ The casual expression "～ちゃった" indicates a completed action with a nuance of regret or unintendedness.

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• 全部あなたのため

  ➔ The phrase "～ため" expresses purpose or doing something for someone or something.

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• 本当はね、あなたが好き

  ➔ The particle "は" is used to contrast or emphasize the topic, adding subject focus.

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• 恥ずかしい気持ち全部捨てて

  ➔ The verb "捨てて" is the te-form of "捨てる" and connects to subsequent actions, meaning "throw away" or "discard."

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• 意地張っちゃって強がっちゃって

  ➔ The phrase "～っちゃって" is the contracted form of "してしまって," expressing regret or the completion of an action, often with emotional nuance.

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• 嫌われてないかな？

  ➔ The negative passive form "嫌われてない" is used to express concern or doubt whether one is disliked.

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