Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the raw energy and heartfelt lyrics of Hump Back's "Bankuruwase" (An Upset)! This powerful Japanese rock song is not just a musical experience; it's a journey into authentic self-expression and resilience. Through its relatable themes of overcoming challenges and embracing life's unpredictable moments, you'll encounter everyday Japanese expressions and emotional vocabulary that offer a unique window into contemporary Japanese culture and thought. Let this song inspire you to learn and connect with the language on a deeper, more personal level.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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街 /machi/ A2 |
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灯り /akari/ A2 |
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眠り /nemuri/ B1 |
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不安 /fuan/ B1 |
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生き抜く /ikinuku/ B2 |
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大人 /otona/ A2 |
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栄光 /eikou/ B2 |
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意味 /imi/ B1 |
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道 /michi/ A2 |
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泣く /naku/ A1 |
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笑う /warau/ A1 |
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忙しい /isogashii/ B1 |
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訳 /wake/ B2 |
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谷 /tani/ B2 |
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陽 /hi/ B2 |
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切らす /kirasu/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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終わりが来る その前に
➔ Verb + いる + before a certain point
➔ Using the verb in the te-form + いる to express an ongoing state or action
followed by その前に (before that point). -
生き抜くために生きてる
➔ Verb + ために to express purpose
➔ Using ために after a verb to indicate the purpose or reason for the action.
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しょうもない大人になりたいわ
➔ Noun + になりたい to express desire to become something
➔ Using になりたい after a noun to express the desire to become or be that thing.
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山あり谷あり それで良い
➔ Existential clauses with あり to show existence of various elements
➔ Using あり after nouns to list multiple aspects or elements, implying the presence of both.
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やってもやっても足らんくらい
➔ VてもVても to emphasize repetition or ongoing effort
➔ Using ても to express 'even if' or repetition emphasizing that no matter how much effort is made, it is still insufficient.
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やることやっても足らんくらい
➔ List of actions + ても to express 'even if' with emphasis on insufficiency
➔ Using ても after a series of actions to indicate even if all those actions are taken, it is still not enough.
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どうせなら 番狂わせ 番狂わせ 番狂わせ
➔ もしも〜なら (if it's really, then...) + なら to express a hypothetical or wish
➔ Using なら after どうせ (anyway, might as well) to suggest a hypothetical situation or a desire for a dramatic change.
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