Lyrics & Translation
Embark on an emotional journey with Mrs. GREEN APPLE's "Dear," a beautifully crafted song that serves as the theme for the movie "Dear Family." This track is not only a testament to the band's poignant songwriting but also a fantastic opportunity to deepen your understanding of Japanese. With its rich lyrical metaphors and expressions of hope, resilience, and human connection, you can learn common emotional vocabulary and cultural nuances of support and affection. The powerful and uplifting melodies make the learning process engaging, while the clear vocals allow for excellent listening practice. Discover how this song, born from a true story, can help you connect with the Japanese language on a deeper, more meaningful level.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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扉 /tobira/ A2 |
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勇気 /yūki/ B1 |
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愛 /ai/ A1 |
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涙 /namida/ A2 |
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悲しみ /kanashimi/ B1 |
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強さ /tsuyosa/ B2 |
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世界 /sekai/ A1 |
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夢 /yume/ A2 |
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道 /michi/ A2 |
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時代 /jidai/ B1 |
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光 /hikari/ A1 |
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手 /te/ A1 |
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心 /kokoro/ A2 |
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記す /shirusu/ B2 |
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探す /sagasu/ A2 |
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生きる /ikiru/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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誰かがきっと貴方を待ってる
➔ Use of the certainty adverb "きっと" with the verb "待ってる" (待つ in te-form + いる) to indicate a confident expectation.
➔ "きっと" expresses a strong certainty or conviction about something happening in the future.
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踏み出す勇気も無いけど
➔ Use of "も" to indicate "also" or "even" and the verb "無い" (ない) to express the absence of courage.
➔ "も" is a particle meaning "also" or "even", used here to emphasize the lack of courage.
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振り返ってみれば
➔ Use of "振り返る" (to look back) in the conditional form "みれば" to reflect on past actions or memories.
➔ "振り返る" means "to look back" or "review", and "みれば" is the conditional form "if you look back".
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風をまた感じられるから
➔ Use of "から" to indicate reason or cause, and potential form "感じられる" (possible to feel).
➔ "から" indicates the reason or cause for something, and "感じられる" is the potential form meaning "can feel".
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両の手で誰かに触れて
➔ Use of "で" to indicate means (by hand), and "に" for the indirect target "誰か" (someone).
➔ "で" indicates the means or method used (by hand), and "に" indicates the indirect target (someone).
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私は夢を握ってる
➔ Use of the verb "握る" (to grasp) in the continuous form "握ってる" to express ongoing action of holding or holding onto dreams.
➔ "握ってる" is the continuous form (teiru) of "握る" (to grasp), indicating an ongoing action.
Same Singer

天国
Mrs. GREEN APPLE

ダーリン
Mrs. GREEN APPLE

ビターバカンス
Mrs. GREEN APPLE

familie
Mrs. GREEN APPLE

Dear
Mrs. GREEN APPLE

ライラック
Mrs. GREEN APPLE

ナハトムジーク
Mrs. GREEN APPLE

ANTENNA
Mrs. GREEN APPLE

Magic
Mrs. GREEN APPLE

ケセラセラ
Mrs. GREEN APPLE

ダンスホール
Mrs. GREEN APPLE

ニュー・マイ・ノーマル
Mrs. GREEN APPLE

点描の唄
Mrs. GREEN APPLE

WanteD! WanteD!
Mrs. GREEN APPLE

CHEERS
Mrs. GREEN APPLE

インフェルノ
Mrs. GREEN APPLE

青と夏
Mrs. GREEN APPLE

WanteD! WanteD!
Mrs. GREEN APPLE

breakfast
Mrs. GREEN APPLE

Columbus
Mrs. GREEN APPLE
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