Lyrics & Translation
Learning Japanese through "Uchiage Hanabi" offers a beautiful way to connect with the language's emotional depth. The song's lyrics are filled with imagery of a Japanese summer, from the seaside to the fireworks festivals. Its themes of fleeting moments and unspoken feelings are universal, making the poignant vocabulary both memorable and touching. This song is special because of the seamless blend of DAOKO's ethereal voice and Kenshi Yonezu's emotive production, creating a modern classic that captures a quintessential Japanese experience.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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花火 (hanabi) /ha.na.bi/ A1 |
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渚 (nagisa) /na.ɡi.sa/ B1 |
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夏 (natsu) /na.tsɯ/ A1 |
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夜 (yoru) /jo.ɾɯ/ A1 |
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思い出す (omoidasu) /o.mo.i.da.sɯ/ A2 |
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砂 (suna) /sɯ.na/ A1 |
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刻む (kizamu) /ki.za.mɯ/ B2 |
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言葉 (kotoba) /ko.to.ba/ A2 |
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後ろ姿 (ushirosugata) /ɯ.ʃi.ɾo.sɯ.ɡa.ta/ B2 |
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波 (nami) /na.mi/ A1 |
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攫う (sarau) /sa.ɾa.ɯ/ B2 |
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夕凪 (yūnagi) /juː.na.ɡi/ C1 |
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日暮れ (higure) /çi.ɡɯ.ɾe/ B1 |
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光る (hikaru) /hi.ka.ɾɯ/ A2 |
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曖昧 (aimai) /a.i.ma.i/ B2 |
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心 (kokoro) /ko.ko.ɾo/ A1 |
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続く (tsudzuku) /tsɯ.dʑɯ.kɯ/ A2 |
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顔 (kao) /ka.o/ A1 |
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傷つく (kizutsuku) /ki.d͡zɯ.t͡sɯ.kɯ/ B2 |
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喜ぶ (yorokobu) /jo.ɾo.ko.bɯ/ A2 |
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情動 (jōdō) /d͡ʑoː.doː/ C1 |
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焦燥 (shōshō) /ʃoː.ʃoː/ C1 |
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列車 (ressha) /ɾe̞ɕːa/ A2 |
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呼ぶ (yobu) /jo.bɯ/ A1 |
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悲しむ (kanashimu) /ka.na.ʃi.mɯ/ B1 |
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息 (iki) /i.ki/ A1 |
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胸 (mune) /mɯ.ne/ A2 |
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触れる (fureru) /ɸɯ.ɾe.ɾɯ/ B1 |
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未来 (mirai) /mi.ɾa.i/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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今も思い出すんだ
➔ Use of the present tense + んだ to provide explanation or emphasis
➔ The phrase "思い出すんだ" combines the verb "思い出す" (to remember) with "んだ" to emphasize or explain the action.
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寄り返す波が 足元をよぎり
➔ Use of the noun + が to mark the subject, with a relative clause structure
➔ The noun "波" (waves) is marked by "が" to indicate it as the subject performing the action of "よぎる" (to pass by).
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曖昧な心を 解かして繋いだ
➔ Use of the と particle to connect two verbs in sequence, indicating a chain of actions
➔ The phrase "解かして繋いだ" combines the verbs "解かす" (to loosen, resolve) in te-form and "繋ぐ" (to connect) in past tense, connected by "と" indicating sequence or causation.
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夜に咲いた
➔ Use of the noun "夜" (night) + に particle to indicate time, combined with the verb "咲いた" (bloomed) in past tense
➔ The phrase "夜に咲いた" indicates that someone or something bloomed at night, with "夜" (night) showing the time, and "咲いた" (bloomed) being the past tense of "咲く" (to bloom).
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もう少しだけ このままで
➔ Use of だけ to denote 'only' or 'just', modifying the preceding noun or clause
➔ The phrase "もう少しだけ" emphasizes 'just a little more', with "だけ" restricting the extent, and "このままで" meaning 'as it is' or 'in this state'.
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この夜が 続いて欲しかった
➔ Use of the volitional form "欲しい" to express a wish or longing
➔ The phrase "続いて欲しかった" combines the verb "続く" (to continue) with "欲しい" in past tense, expressing a wish that the night would continue.
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