FLASH – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: Perfume

Lyrics & Translation

Learning Japanese with Perfume's "FLASH" is a dynamic and exciting way to engage with the language. The song's lyrics are filled with vivid imagery of speed and light, offering a great opportunity to learn descriptive vocabulary. The repeated use of the thematic word "Chihayafuru" also provides a direct link to a significant piece of Japanese literature and culture. The song's energetic and empowering feel makes the learning process enjoyable and memorable.

[English]

The color of the flowers can change

Close to the density of a long time

The frame is a moment in slow motion

In a straight line, it splits the light

Shake the air, let the heartbeat sound

Now, in this quiet night, I ignite the fire

It's a completely different emotion from love

That's really all there is to it

Shining like sparks (Chihayafuru)

The best lightning game

Leaving behind the sound that was made

Flash, surpassing

The best lightning speed

In the fast time, Chihayafuru

...

(Chihayafuru)

...

(Chihayafuru)

...

Until the fallen leaves touch the ground

Close to a fleeting speed

The frame is a moment at high speed

In a straight line, it splits the light

Shake the air, let the heartbeat sound

Now, in this quiet night, I ignite the fire

It's a completely different emotion from love

Tonight is just the beginning

...

(Chihayafuru)

(Chihayafuru)

...

Shining like sparks, Flash

The best lightning game

Leaving behind the sound that was made

Flash, surpassing

The best lightning speed

In the fast time, Chihayafuru

Flash, shining

The best lightning game

Turning the raised hand into a bow and arrow

Flash, surpassing

The best lightning speed

Wishing, in the vacuum, it seems reachable, flash

...

[Japanese]

花の色が 変われるほどの

永い時の密度に近くて

フレームは一瞬 スローモーションで

一直線に 光裂くように

空気を揺らせ 鼓動を鳴らせ

静かな夜に今 火をつけるの

恋ともぜんぜん 違うエモーション

ホントに それだけなの

火花のように （ちはやふる） 光る

最高のhightning game

鳴らした音を置き去りにして

Flash 超える

最高のlightning speed

速い時の中で ちはやふる

（ちはやふる）

（ちはやふる）

舞い落ち葉が 地に着くまでの

刹那的な速度に近くて

フレームは一瞬 ハイスピードで

一直線に 光裂くように

空気を揺らせ 鼓動を鳴らせ

静かな夜に今 火をつけるの

恋ともぜんぜん 違うエモーション

今夜は これからなの

（ちはやふる）

（ちはやふる）

火花のように Flash 光る

最高のLigtning game

鳴らした音を置き去りにして

Flash 超える

最高のligtning speed

速い時の中で ちはやふる

Flash 光る

最高のlightning game

かざした手を弓矢に変えて

Flash 超える

最高のlightning speed

願う 真空の間で 届きそうだ flash

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
光 /hikari/ A2	noun - light
火 /hi/ A2	noun - fire
音 /oto/ A2	noun - sound
速い /hayai/ A2	adjective - fast
時 /toki/ A2	noun - time
夜 /yoru/ A2	noun - night
エモーション /emōshon/ B1	noun - emotion
光る /hikaru/ B1	verb - to shine
変わる /kawaru/ B1	verb - to change
最高 /saikou/ B2	adjective - highest
ゲーム /gēmu/ B2	noun - game
速さ /hayasa/ B2	noun - speed
花 /hana/ A1	noun - flower
空気 /kuuki/ A2	noun - air
揺らす /yurasu/ B1	verb - to shake
音を鳴らす /oto o narasu/ B1	verb - to make a sound

Key Grammar Structures

• ～ほどの

  ➔ used to express extent or degree, meaning 'to the extent that...' or 'as much as...'

  ➔ The phrase '～ほどの' compares the extent or degree of something, indicating it is as much as or similar to the following noun.

• 一瞬で

  ➔ an adverb meaning 'in an instant' or 'at the moment', emphasizing quickness or immediacy

  ➔ ‘一瞬で’ indicates that an action occurs very quickly, emphasizing rapidity or immediacy within a very short time.

• 直線に

  ➔ the noun '直線' (straight line) combined with 'に', indicating movement or direction along a straight line

  ➔ ‘直線に’ describes movement or orientation along a straight line, emphasizing directness and speed.

• ～を超える

  ➔ verb phrase meaning 'to surpass' or 'to go beyond', with the verb '超える' (こえる) used transitively

  ➔ ‘～を超える’ indicates surpassing a limit or going beyond a certain point, emphasizing overcoming or exceeding a standard.

• 願う

  ➔ verb meaning 'to wish' or 'to desire', expressing a strong hope or aspiration

  ➔ ‘願う’ is used to express a strong hope or desire for something to happen or to be achieved.

• ～そうだ

  ➔ sentence ending pattern indicating hearsay or conjecture, 'it seems' or 'I hear that'

  ➔ ‘～そうだ’ is used to report hearsay or make conjectures, implying the speaker is sharing information they have heard or deduced.