恥ずかしいか青春は – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: 緑黄色社会

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of Japanese pop-rock with Ryokuoushoku Shakai's "Hazukashii ka Seishun wa"! This song, an anthem of youth and self-acceptance, is an excellent entry point for Japanese language learners. Its clear vocals, relatable lyrics about adolescent experiences, and energetic tempo make it engaging and easy to follow. You can learn common expressions related to emotions, growth, and determination, all while enjoying a powerful and uplifting melody. The song's themes of embracing imperfections and living passionately are universally understood, providing a strong contextual basis for language acquisition.

[English]

Like a fruit ripening from the point of impact

We used to get downhearted over trivial things

Couldn't become scabs

Gasping, working recklessly

Reaching out to the shining first star, you know

Delicate yet bold

Loud — this is our trump card

Sensitive but passionate

Loud — this is our strength

An uncharted adventure zone – an era of curiosity

We understand what's beautiful; we've got an eye for it

Is青春embarrassing?

Is it silly? Being serious?

We're giving it our all

Brandish your presence, shake up hearts

How much longer will this go on?

The青春we’ve protected

Is the greatest luxury of all

Surely someday we’ll look back and long for it

Feelings of a relationship with no name, emotions we can't let go of

Don’t forget the ordinary days

The color of the worries we had yesterday is completely different today

That’s just everyday life

Our hearts remain honest

Battle buddies or best friends

Loud — all are correct

First love or heartbreak

Loud — both are treasures

Genius-life plans ≒ problem-solving aesthetics

What are you up to? I want to talk

Youth, carried on the wind

This feeling we’ve carried

We want to surpass our limits

Let's bring along even those who are hesitant

I want to spend today to the fullest

There are things only now we can do

There are loves only now we can have

Because only now it's possible

The time entrusted to us is precious

Your smile, tears, and everything about you—only now

Growing more mature

Because it’s limited, it's the best

Is青春embarrassing?

Is it silly? Being serious?

We’re giving it our all

Brandish your presence, shake up hearts

If you carve it into your heart, it will keep going

The青春we’ve protected

Is the greatest luxury of all

Surely someday we’ll look back and long for it

Feelings of a relationship with no name, emotions we can't let go of

Don’t forget the ordinary days

Remember this unforgettable today

[Japanese]

ぶつけたところから熟れていく果実のように

僕らは些細なことでへこたれたよな

かさぶたになれずに

息せき切ってがむしゃらに

輝く一等星をめがけて手を伸ばしたよな

繊細されど大胆だ

うるさい これが切り札だ

泣き虫されど熱血だ

うるさい これが持ち味だ

未開拓冒険地帯∴好奇心旺盛時代

何が綺麗かは分かる 見る目ならばある

恥ずかしいか青春は

馬鹿らしいか真剣は

僕ら全力でやってんだ

振りかざせ存在を 掻き乱せ心臓を

あとどれくらい続いていくだろう

守り抜いた青春が

何よりもの贅沢だ

きっといつか焦がれ思い返す

名前のない関係を 捨てきれない感情を

何気ない今日を忘れないでね

悩んでた種の色が昨日とはまるで違うとか

そんなの日常茶飯事だね

心は素直のようだ

戦友だとか親友は

うるさい どれも正解だ

初恋だとか失恋は

うるさい どれも宝石だ

天才的人生企画≒問題集対抗美学

君はなにしてんのかな 話がしたい

風に乗って青春が

この想いを運んだ

僕ら全力を越えたいんだ

立ちすくむ同士だって 引き連れていこうぜ

この上ない今日を過ごしていたいよ

今しかできない事がある

今しかできない恋がある

今しかできないから

僕らに託された時間が惜しい

今しか見られない君の笑顔も君の涙も君の全ても

大人びていく

有限だから最高だ

恥ずかしいか青春は

馬鹿らしいか真剣は

僕ら全力でやってんだ

振りかざせ存在を 掻き乱せ心臓を

胸に刻めば続いていくだろう

守り抜いた青春が

何よりもの贅沢だ

きっといつか焦がれ思い返す

名前のない関係を 捨てきれない感情を

何気ない今日を忘れないでね

この上ない今日を忘れないでね

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
熟れる (ureru) /ɯɾeɾɯ/ B2	verb - to ripen, to mature
果実 (kajitsu) /ka̠ʑit͡sɯ/ B1	noun - fruit
些細 (sasai) /sa̠sa̠i/ B2	adjective - trivial, minor
輝く (kagayaku) /ka̠ɡaja̠kɯ/ B1	verb - to shine, to glitter
一等星 (ittousei) /it̚toːseː/ B2	noun - first magnitude star
繊細 (sensai) /sẽ̞nsa̠i/ B2	adjective - delicate, sensitive
大胆 (daitan) /da̠itã̠ɴ/ B2	adjective - bold, daring
切り札 (kirifuda) /kiɾiɸɯda/ B2	noun - trump card
熱血 (nekketsu) /ne̞k̚ke̞t͡sɯ/ B2	adjective - ardent, passionate
持ち味 (mochiaji) /mo̞t͡ɕia̠ʑi/ B2	noun - unique quality, characteristic
未開拓 (mikaítaku) /mʲika̠ita̠kɯ/ C1	adjective - undeveloped, unexploited
冒険 (bouken) /bo̞ːkẽ̞ɴ/ B1	noun - adventure
好奇心 (koukishin) /koːkiɕĩɴ/ B2	noun - curiosity
全力 (zenryoku) /zẽ̞nɾʲokɯ/ B1	noun - full power, all one's energy
掻き乱す (kakimidasu) /ka̠kʲimida̠sɯ/ B2	verb - to stir up, to disturb
心臓 (shinzou) /ɕĩnzoː/ A2	noun - heart
贅沢 (zeitaku) /zeːta̠kɯ/ B2	adjective - luxury, extravagance
焦がれる (kogareru) /ko̞ɡa̠ɾe̞ɾɯ/ C1	verb - to long for, to yearn for
素直 (sunao) /sɯna̠o̞/ B1	adjective - obedient, docile, honest
戦友 (senyuu) /sẽ̞ɲ̟ɯː/ B2	noun - comrade in arms
宝石 (houseki) /ho̞ːse̞ki/ B1	noun - gem, jewel
同志 (doushi) /doːɕi/ B2	noun - comrade, person of same ambition