Lyrics & Translation
"Kaze wa Fuiteiru" by AKB48 is more than just a song; it's a message of hope and resilience in the face of adversity. By exploring its lyrics, you can learn how to express encouragement and determination in Japanese, while also understanding the cultural impact of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. Discover how music can inspire and uplift during challenging times.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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風 /kaze/ A2 |
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未来 /mirai/ B1 |
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光 /hikari/ B1 |
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生きる /ikiru/ B1 |
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夢 /yume/ A2 |
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愛 /ai/ A2 |
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痛み /itami/ B2 |
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記憶 /kioku/ B2 |
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希望 /kibou/ B2 |
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強く /tsuyoku/ B1 |
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感じる /kanjiru/ B1 |
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始める /hajimeru/ B1 |
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涙 /namida/ A2 |
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世界 /sekai/ A2 |
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傷口 /kizuguchi/ B2 |
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抱きしめる /dakishimeru/ B2 |
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傍観者 /boukan-sha/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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絶望の中に光を探す
➔ Verb + に + Noun / Verb + を + Verb
➔ 'に' indicates the location or context of the action, while 'を' marks the direct object of the verb.
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この変わり果てた 大地の空白に
➔ Adjective + て form + いる / Noun + の + Noun
➔ The て-form of adjectives combined with いる indicates a state or condition resulting from an action.
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痛みの中にやさしさを生むんだ
➔ Noun + の + Noun / Verb + んだ (plain explanatory form)
➔ 'んだ' is the plain spoken explanatory form used to provide reasoning or emphasis.
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始めようか?
➔ Verb stem + よう + か?
➔ 'よう' is the volitional form used to suggest or propose doing something, with 'か' turning it into a question.
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呼吸をしてるように
➔ Verb て + いる + ように
➔ The phrase indicates a simile or manner of doing something, expressing 'as if' or 'like' someone is breathing.
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今日という日がそう つらい一日でも...
➔ という + Noun / とても + adjective + でも
➔ The phrase 'という' is used to specify or define, while 'でも' indicates concession or even if.
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確かに未来へ
➔ 確かに + phrase
➔ '確かに' means 'indeed' or 'certainly', emphasizing the truth or certainty of the statement.
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