紡ぐ – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

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Lyrics & Translation

Learning Japanese through 'Tsumugu' offers a beautiful way to connect with the language's emotional depth. The song's use of personified nature, like the 'crying sky' and 'singing wind,' provides a unique insight into Japanese lyrical expression. Its gentle melody and clear vocals make it an approachable song for learners to practice listening and pronunciation, all while experiencing a piece of contemporary Japanese music that has touched many hearts.

[English]

A droplet fell into the puddle

The world appeared distorted, rippling

Even the important things are clouded

Shadows hidden, looking down

The flowers bloom beautifully

So they won't wither away

When this song flows

So the sky is gone and you can smile - so the wind can sing and you can hear it

The clouds sway - like my heart

Faintly, fragile, yet strong

Now I sing - just, just to reach you

A rainbow appears and connects

Before saying goodbye, I look back and say

Looking back at the sky - I will live happily

Looking up, shedding tears

I want to live here

Because I haven't given up on happiness with you

So the sky can cry and you can smile - so the wind can sing and you can hear it

The clouds sway

Like my heart

Ephemeral, fragile

So the sky can cry and you can smile - so the wind can sing and you can hear it

The clouds sway

Like my heart

Even the stagnant air - to the clear starry sky

Now I wish

Just, just for tomorrow to come

Until the day I can hold your hand again

A rainbow appears and connects

[Japanese]

水たまりに一粒落ちた雫で

世界は波打ち歪んで見えた

大事なものすら曇り空

影隠されて下を向く

綺麗に花は咲いていて

枯れてしまわぬように

この歌が流れたら

空がなくあなたが笑えるように 風が歌うあなたに聞こえるように

雲は揺れる 私の心のように

淡く、脆く、それでも強く

今は歌う ただ、ただあなたに届くように

虹がかかりそして繋がる

さよならの前に振り返り言うの　

振り返るのお空で 幸せに暮らしますって

見上げて 涙を流すのは

ここで生きたいの

あなたとの幸せを諦めてないから

空か泣くあなたが笑えるように 風が歌うあなたに聞こえるように

雲は揺れる

私の心のように

儚く、脆く

空が泣くあなたが笑えるように 風が歌うあなたに聞こえるように

雲は揺れる

私の心のように

淀んだ空気も 澄みきる星空に

今は願う

ただ、ただ明日が来るように

もう一度その手を握れる日が来るまで

虹がかりそして繋がる

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
水たまり /みずたまり/ B1	noun - puddle
雫 /しずく/ B2	noun - drop (of liquid)
世界 /せかい/ A1	noun - world
影 /かげ/ B1	noun - shadow
花 /はな/ A1	noun - flower
歌 /うた/ A1	noun - song
空 /そら/ A1	noun - sky
風 /かぜ/ A1	noun - wind
心 /こころ/ A2	noun - heart/mind
強く /つよく/ B1	adverb - strongly
幸せ /しあわせ/ A2	noun - happiness
涙 /なみだ/ A2	noun - tear
明日 /あした/ A1	noun - tomorrow
虹 /にじ/ A2	noun - rainbow
繋がる /つながる/ B2	verb - to connect
生きたい /いきたい/ B1	verb - to want to live

Key Grammar Structures

• 大事なものすら曇り空

  ➔ すら (sura) - even, 指出连...都

  ➔ The particle "すら" emphasizes that even the most essential or obvious things (like 'important things') are affected or included, highlighting the extent of the situation.

• 影隠されて下を向く

  ➔ て form + いる (隠されて) - passive continuative state, 表示状态的持续

  ➔ This structure combines the passive form with "いる" to express the ongoing state of being hidden or concealed.

• 空がなくあなたが笑えるように

  ➔ ように (yō ni) - so that, in order to

  ➔ The phrase "ように" expresses purpose or desired outcome, indicating that the action is aimed at achieving a certain state.

• 虹がかかりそして繋がる

  ➔ そして (soshite) - and, and then

  ➔ The particles "が" identify the subject "虹" (rainbow), while "そして" links sequential actions, indicating the progression from the rainbow appearing to connecting.

• ただ、ただあなたに届くように

  ➔ ように (yō ni) - so that, in order to

  ➔ The phrase "ように" indicates the purpose or desired outcome, meaning the song’s message aims to reach and be heard by someone.