大声ダイヤモンド – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: AKB48
• Album: 10thシングル

Lyrics & Translation

“大声ダイヤモンド” is an iconic and energetic J-Pop anthem by AKB48, making it an excellent choice for Japanese language learners. Its powerful and straightforward lyrics, centered on expressing honest emotions like love, offer valuable everyday vocabulary and phrases. Through its catchy melody and dynamic delivery, the song provides an enjoyable way to immerse yourself in the language while experiencing a key piece of modern Japanese pop culture.

[English]

Running buses, chasing after me

I want to tell you

That the fog in my heart has cleared

And I see what’s truly important

Even though the answer is so simple

Why did I hesitate and let it go?

To be myself, that’s all I want

Let’s be honest with our impulses

I love you, I love you so much

I run with all my might

I love you, I love you forever

Shout out with all my voice

I love you, I love you so much

My breath is catching, can’t hold it back

I love you, I love you so much

It’s making me breathless

I can’t keep it inside

Big Voice Diamond

When I realize I might lose something

I couldn’t just stand still

There’s nothing I can do but now

I can only put into words

This feeling I have inside

For some reason, I’ve just been staring at the sky

My eyes are brimming with tears I can’t stop

This world we live in

Is filled with love for someone

This world we live in

Is filled with love for someone

This world is full of love

Guarantee I’ll never let you go

I swear I won’t

I swear I’ll always protect you

We finally met, it was meant to be

I’ll make you happy, I swear

Just listen to me

Big Voice Diamond

No more hesitation, let it out

Nothing will start if you don’t

Let your feelings flow out

Be honest right now!

If you say it aloud

It will shine brightly

光輝く

I love you, I love you so much

I run with all my might

I love you, I love you forever

Shout out with all my voice

I love you, I love you so much

My love, reach out to you!

I love you, I love you forever

Shout out in the wind

I love you, I love you so much

My breath is catching, can’t hold it back

I can’t keep it inside

Big Voice Diamond

Let’s be brave and say it

If we stay silent, that’s how it will be

There’s nothing to be shy about

Saying 'I love you' is the best

Let your feelings out

Be honest right now!

[Japanese]

走り出すバス

追いかけて

僕は君に 伝えたかった

心のもやもやが消えて

大切なものが見えたんだ

こんな簡単な

答えが出てるのに

何にためらって 見送ったのだろう?

僕が僕であるために

衝動に素直になろう

大好きだ 君が 大好きだ

僕は全力で走る

大好きだ ずっと 大好きだ

声の限り叫ぼう

大好きだ 君が 大好きだ

息が苦しくなるよ

しまっておけない

大声ダイヤモンド

失うものに気づいた時

いても立っても

いられなかった

今すぐ 僕にできるのは

この思い 言葉にすること

なぜか さっきから

空を見てるだけで

瞳がうるうる 溢れて止まらない

僕たちが住む

この世界は

誰かへの

愛で満ちてる

絶対に 君を 絶対に

二度と離しはしない

絶対に 誓う 絶対に

やっと 巡り会えたんだ

絶対に 君を 絶対に

しあわせにしてみせる

聞いて欲しいんだ

大声ダイヤモンド

うじうじしてたって

何にも始まらないよ

感情吐き出して

今すぐ素直になれ!

声に出せば

光輝く

大好きだ 君が 大好きだ

僕は全力で走る

大好きだ ずっと 大好きだ

声の限り叫ぼう

大好きだ 君が 大好きだ

僕の愛しさよ 届け!

大好きだ ずっと 大好きだ

風の中で 叫ぼう

大好きだ 君が 大好きだ

息が苦しくなるよ

しまっておけない

大声ダイヤモンド

勇気を出して 言おうよ

黙っていちゃ そのままさ

恥ずかしくなんてないんだ

好きって言葉は最高さ

感情吐き出して

今すぐ素直になれ!

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
走り出す /hashiri dasu/ B2	verb - to start running
追いかけて /oikakete/ B2	verb - to chase after
伝えたかった /tsutaetakatta/ B2	verb - wanted to convey
心 /kokoro/ A2	noun - heart
大切な /taisetsuna/ B1	adjective - important, precious
答え /kotae/ A2	noun - answer
簡単な /kantanna/ B1	adjective - simple, easy
見える /mieru/ A2	verb - to be visible
出てる /utteru/ B1	verb - to appear, to come out
時 /toki/ A1	noun - time
気づいた /kizuita/ B2	verb - noticed, realized
失う /ushinau/ B2	verb - to lose
時 /toki/ A1	noun - time
叫ぼう /tyakubou/ A2	verb - let's shout
愛 /ai/ A2	noun - love

Key Grammar Structures

• 衝動に素直になろう

  ➔ Let's become honest about our impulses

  ➔ The verb "になろう" is the volitional form of "なる" meaning "to become", used here to express an invitation or suggestion to "become honest".

• 声の限り叫ぼう

  ➔ Let's shout with all our voice

  ➔ The phrase "声の限り" means "to the limit of one's voice", an idiomatic expression emphasizing doing something wholeheartedly. "叫ぼう" is the volitional form of "叫ぶ" (to shout).

• 感情吐き出して

  ➔ Express your feelings

  ➔ The verb "吐き出して" is the te-form of "吐き出す", meaning "to spill out" or "express". The te-form is used here to connect commands or actions.

• 絶対に君を離しはしない

  ➔ I will never let you go; absolutely

  ➔ The phrase "離しはしない" is the negative volitional form of "離す" (to let go), reinforced by "絶対に" meaning "absolutely" or "definitely". It emphasizes a strong determination.

• やっと 巡り会えたんだ

  ➔ Finally, I was able to meet you

  ➔ The phrase "やっと" means "finally" or "at last", emphasizing relief or culmination. "巡り会えた" is the potential past tense form of "巡り会う" (to meet by chance), in the form "～えた" for potential past.

• しまっておけない

  ➔ Cannot keep it bottled up

  ➔ The verb "しまっておけない" is the potential negative form of "しまっておく" (to keep or store), indicating inability to do so. "おけない" is the potential form of "おく" in negative, meaning "cannot".