渡月橋 〜君 想ふ〜 – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: 倉木麻衣

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the beautiful world of Japanese music with Mai Kuraki's 'Togetsukyo ~Kimi Omou~'! This song is a perfect gateway to understanding Japanese emotion through its poignant lyrics about enduring love and longing. Its stunning blend of traditional Japanese instruments with modern J-pop melodies offers a unique sonic experience, while its connection to the 'Detective Conan' movie provides a cultural context that makes learning the language through its captivating story and evocative imagery truly special.

[English]

Nestled close together, you overlay my thoughts

Thinking of a colorless wind in my mind

The warmth of the hand I touched still lingers...

Stop, freeze the time

Yes, no matter what day it is

I won't forget your words

Can't see you when I want to

Can't see you when I want to

Feeling so sad and frustrating

At Toquetqiao, dyed in deep crimson

Hoping for the day we're guided back

Praying along the river's flow

I've been thinking about you

I've been thinking about you

Always, right here, close to you

...

Ancient scenery unchanged

Reflected in these eyes right now

Moving through the changing seasons

Do you remember the stock?

Hey, when will we

Meet again someday?

Can't see you when I want to

Can't see you when I want to

My heart aches and burns for you

When the crimson water is tied

Connecting my feelings with you

Praying along the river's flow

I've been thinking about you

I've been thinking about you

Always, I’m searching for you

With you, even worries fade away

Anytime, anywhere, I feel safe

When will I be held gently

By someone’s warm embrace?

Even the crimson leaves fall

Proclaiming our passionate feelings

Swaying softly, singing my song

I've been thinking about you

I've been thinking about you

Always, always, I think of you

(Always, always, I think of you)

...

[Japanese]

寄り添う二人に 君がオーバーラップ

色なき風に 思い馳せて

触れた手の温もり 今も...

Stop 時間を止めて

そう いつの日だって

君の言葉 忘れないの

会いたい時に 会えない

会いたい時に 会えない

切なくて もどかしい

から紅に染まる渡月橋

導かれる日 願って

川の流れに祈りを込めて

I've been thinking about you

I've been thinking about you

いつも こころ 君のそば

いにしえの景色 変わりなく

今 この瞳に映し出す

彩りゆく 季節越えて

Stock 覚えていますか？

ねぇ いつになったら

また 巡り会えるのかな

会いたい時に 会えない

会いたい時に 会えない

この胸を 焦がすの

から紅に水くくるとき

君との想い つなげて

川の流れに祈りを込めて

I've been thinking about you

I've been thinking about you

いつも 君を 探してる

君となら 不安さえ

どんな時も消えていくよ

いつになったら 優しく

抱きしめられるのかな

から紅の紅葉達さえ

熱い思いを 告げては

ゆらり揺れて歌っています

I've been thinking about you

I've been thinking about you

いつも いつも 君 想ふ

（いつも いつも 君 想ふ）

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
君 (kimi) /kʲi/ A1	noun - you (informal)
想う (omou) /omoɯ/ A2	verb - to think, to feel, to imagine, to remember
会う (au) /aɯ/ A1	verb - to meet
時 (toki) /toki/ A1	noun - time, hour
心 (kokoro) /koꜜkoɾo/ A2	noun - heart, mind, spirit
景色 (keshiki) /keɕiki/ B1	noun - scenery, view
瞳 (hitomi) /hitoꜜmi/ B2	noun - eye, pupil
季節 (kisetsu) /kiseꜜtsɯ/ A2	noun - season
胸 (mune) /mɯne/ A2	noun - chest, breast, heart
流れ (nagare) /naɡaꜜɾe/ A2	noun - flow, stream
祈り (inori) /iꜜnoɾi/ B2	noun - prayer, wish
不安 (fuan) /ɸɯaꜜɴ/ B1	noun - anxiety, unease adjective - anxious, uneasy
優しい (yasashii) /jasashíː/ A2	adjective - kind, gentle
紅葉 (momiji) /momid͡ʑi/ B2	noun - autumn leaves, maple leaves
熱い (atsui) /aꜜt͡sɯi/ A2	adjective - hot, passionate

Key Grammar Structures

• 君がオーバーラップ

  ➔ Use of the subject particle "が" to emphasize the subject "君" (you).

  ➔ The particle "が" marks "君" as the subject, highlighting emphasis on the person being described.

• 会いたい時に 会えない

  ➔ Use of the conditional "に" indicating the timing "when" and express inability "会えない" (cannot meet).

  ➔ The particle "に" indicates the specific time "when" the action occurs, combined with the negative form "会えない" (cannot meet).

• 時間を止めて

  ➔ Use of the verb "止めて" (止める) in the te-form to connect commands or actions, meaning "stop" or "pause".

  ➔ The te-form "止めて" connects the command to stop or pause an action, allowing for continuous or linked expressions.

• 願って

  ➔ Use of the te-form of "願う" (to wish or pray) to express a hope or wish.

  ➔ The te-form "願って" allows the speaker to express a wish, prayer, or hope in a natural and connected way.

• 君想ふ

  ➔ Classical or poetic form of "思う" (to think or feel), often used in literary contexts.

  ➔ The word "想ふ" is an archaic or poetic reading of "思う", emphasizing a more lyrical or classical tone.