Lyrics & Translation
Learning Japanese with 'DADA' by RADWIMPS is an exciting challenge due to its fast-paced, rap-like verses and philosophical lyrics. The song's energetic and complex nature makes it a special tool for advanced learners to engage with themes of life, death, and societal critique, all while getting accustomed to the rhythmic and aggressive side of Japanese rock.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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生きてる /i˟ketɕɯ˟ɾu/ B2 |
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遠回り /toːmawari/ B2 |
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大回り /ōmawari/ B2 |
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近道 /ちかみち/ B1 |
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拝み /おがみ/ B2 |
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神頼み /かみだのみ/ B2 |
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叶わぬ /かなわぬ/ B2 |
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嫌み /いやみ/ B2 |
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ひがみ /ひがみ/ B2 |
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極み /きわみ/ C1 |
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南無阿弥陀仏 /なむあみだぶつ/ C2 |
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入り口 /いりぐち/ B1 |
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出口 /でぐち/ B1 |
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命 /いのち/ B2 |
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長い /ながい/ B1 |
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命 /いのち/ B2 |
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未来 /みらい/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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すべて遠回り
➔ All (the) way around
➔ "すべて" means "all" or "everything" and is used to emphasize totality.
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叶わぬと知るや否や
➔ The moment I learn that it is impossible
➔ "や否や" indicates the moment immediately after an action or realization.
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地球救いたいなら
➔ If you want to save the Earth
➔ The phrase "なら" indicates a conditional clause, meaning "if".
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恥ずかしげもなく
➔ Without shame
➔ "恥ずかしげもなく" combines "恥ずかしげ" (showing signs of embarrassment) with "もなく" (without) to mean "without shame" or "brashly."
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どんどんどんどんといかないで
➔ Don't proceed constantly
➔ "どんどん" is an adverb indicating continuous or rapid action, often used with negative forms to mean "don't keep doing that."
Same Singer

賜物
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賜物
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正解
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カナタハルカ
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すずめ
RADWIMPS, 十明

MAKAFUKA
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夏のせい
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Light The Light
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愛にできることはまだあるかい
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泣き出しそうだよ
RADWIMPS,あいみょん

洗脳
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前前前世
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君と羊と青
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DADA
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ふたりごと
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いいんですか?
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あいたい
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Nandemonaiya
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