Best Friend – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: 西野カナ

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the heartfelt world of Japanese pop with Kana Nishino's "Best Friend," an ode to enduring friendship. This popular song provides a window into Japanese expressions of gratitude and affection, offering valuable insights into the culture's emphasis on relationships and emotional connection through music.

[English]

Thank you

I'm so glad you're here for me

Always, no matter what

I can always smile

Even if we're apart, even after years

We'll never change, right?

We're best friends

I love you

I love you so much

...

Sorry for calling so late

I was at my wit's end alone

If I could just hear your voice a little

I can do my best

I can tell you anything

Everything, even things I can't tell my mom

You understand me better than anyone

When I'm happy, you're as happy as if it were your own

And when I'm wrong, you're someone who properly scolds me

Thank you

I'm so glad you're here for me

Always, no matter what

I can always smile

Even if we're apart, even after years

We'll never change, right?

We're best friends

I love you

I love you so much

...

You always see right through me when I pretend to be strong

When I'm feeling down

You're always the first to send me an email, your kindness

Has saved me so many times

When you want to cry, just cry your heart out

Because I'm right here

A stronger ally than anyone else

I wonder if there's anything I can do for you?

If anything happens, I'll fly to you right away, absolutely

Thank you

I'm so glad you're here for me

Always, no matter what

I can always smile

Even if we're apart, even after years

We'll never change, right?

We're best friends

I love you

I love you so much

I'm always praying for you

I want you to be the happiest person in the world

Thank you

I'm so glad you're here for me

Always, no matter what

I can always smile

Even if we're apart, even after years

We'll never change, right?

We're best friends

I love you

I love you so much

...

[Japanese]

ありがとう

君がいてくれて本当よかったよ

どんな時だっていつも

笑っていられる

例えば、離れていても 何年経っても

ずっと変わらないでしょ

私たち best friend

好きだよ

大好きだよ

こんな遅い時間にゴメンね

一人じゃせっぱつまってきたの

君の声少し聞けたら

がんばれる

何でも打ち明けられる

ママにも言えないことも全部

誰よりも分かってくれる

嬉しい時は自分の事みたいに喜んでくれて

ダメな時はちゃんと叱ってくれる存在

ありがとう

君がいてくれて本当よかったよ

どんな時だっていつも

笑っていられる

例えば、離れていても 何年経っても

ずっと変わらないでしょ

私たち best friend

好きだよ

大好きだよ

強がってもすぐにバレてる

へこんでる時は

真っ先にメールくれる優しさに

もう何度も救われて

泣きたい時はおもいっきり泣けばいい

側にいるからって

誰よりも強い味方

そんな君に私は何かしてあげられてるかな？

何かあったらすぐに飛んでくから、絶対

ありがとう

君がいてくれて本当よかったよ

どんな時だっていつも

笑っていられる

例えば、離れていても 何年経っても

ずっと変わらないでしょ

私たち best friend

好きだよ

大好きだよ

どんな時も祈っているよ

世界で一番に幸せになってほしい

ありがとう

君がいてくれて本当よかったよ

どんな時だっていつも

笑っていられる

例えば、離れていても 何年経っても

ずっと変わらないでしょ

私たち best friend

好きだよ

大好きだよ

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
ありがとう /aɾiŋa-toː/ A2	expression - thank you
君 /kɯ̃/ A2	noun - you (informal)
笑う /wara-u/ A2	verb - to laugh
好き /suki/ A2	adjective/noun - like; love
大好き /daisuki/ B1	adjective - love very much
変わらない /kawa-ranai/ B2	adjective - not changing; unchanged
友達 /ともだち/ A2	noun - friend
声 /ko-e/ A2	noun - voice
一人 /ひとり/ A2	noun - alone; one person
気持ち /きもち/ A2	noun - feelings; mood
時 /とき/ A2	noun - time
支え /ささえ/ B1	noun - support; backing
未来 /みらい/ B2	noun - future

Key Grammar Structures

• ても

  ➔ Conjunctive form + ても (temo) means 'even if' or 'even though,' indicating a contrast or concession.

  ➔ Used to express a contrast or concession, indicating that the main clause occurs despite the condition in the ても clause.

• ずっと

  ➔ An adverb meaning 'for a long time' or 'continuously,' emphasizing duration.

  ➔ Used to emphasize that something has been happening or kept true for a long period.

• 変わらないでしょ

  ➔ Negative form of 変わる (kawaru), meaning 'to change,' with でしょ indicating expectation or confirmation ('right?').

  ➔ Expresses that the subject is not expected to change, with でしょ implying seeking agreement or confirmation.

• 好きだよ / 大好きだよ

  ➔ Simple present tense + よ (yo) for emphasis, expressing 'like' or 'love' with an assertive tone.

  ➔ Used to affirm or emphasize feelings of liking or loving, adding a tone of sincerity or strength.