Hai Yorokonde – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: NORAZO, Kocchi no Kento
• Album: Hai Yorokonde

Lyrics & Translation

Learning Japanese with 'Hai Yorokonde' offers a unique window into contemporary Japanese work culture and colloquial expressions. The song's repetitive and catchy chorus makes phrases like 'hai yorokonde' (yes, with pleasure) easy to remember, while its deeper lyrical themes provide insight into societal pressures. Its blend of a modern J-pop sound with a nostalgic Showa-era visual style makes it a culturally rich and engaging song for any language learner.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
joy /dʒɔɪ/ A2	noun - great pleasure or happiness verb - to feel great pleasure (archaic: rejoice)
justice /ˈdʒʌstɪs/ B2	noun - the quality of being fair and morally right
shield /ʃiːld/ A2	noun - a protective covering used to block attacks
step /stɛp/ A1	verb - to move forward by lifting and setting down a foot
dance /dæns/ A1	verb - to move rhythmically to music
play /pleɪ/ A2	verb - to produce music with an instrument noun - a dramatic performance
hope /hoʊp/ B1	noun - a feeling of desire for a certain thing to happen
save /seɪv/ A1	verb - to rescue or keep safe from harm
hide /haɪd/ A1	verb - to put out of sight; conceal
laugh /lɑːf/ A1	verb - to make spontaneous sounds and movements of the face and body that express amusement
opinion /əˈpɪnjən/ B1	noun - a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge
superhuman /ˈsuːpərˌhjuːmən/ C1	noun - a person having abilities or powers beyond those of ordinary people
town /taʊn/ A1	noun - a populated area that is larger than a village but smaller than a city
abyss /əˈbɪs/ C1	noun - a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm
sound /saʊnd/ A2	noun - vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard
game /ɡeɪm/ A1	noun - an activity that one engages in for amusement or competition
word /wɜːrd/ A1	noun - a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing
anger /ˈæŋɡər/ B1	noun - a strong feeling of displeasure or hostility

Key Grammar Structures

• 差し伸びてきた手 さながら正義仕立て

  ➔ Adverbial clause + simile

  ➔ “差し伸びてきた手” (hands reaching out) acts as an adverbial clause modifying the main clause. “ながら” creates a simile, comparing the outstretched hands *as if* they were tailored for justice. The phrase '正義仕立て' (justice tailored) is a noun acting as the object of the simile.

• 嫌嫌で生き延びて わからずやに盾

  ➔ Noun + て-form verb + adverbial particle

  ➔ “嫌嫌で” (with reluctance) uses the noun “嫌” (reluctance) with the copula “で” to describe the state of being. “生き延びて” (surviving) is the て-form of the verb “生き延びる” (to survive), indicating a continuing action or reason. “わからずやに” (without understanding, seemingly) is an adverbial particle expressing a sense of uncertainty or lack of comprehension.

• あと一歩を踏み出して 嫌なこと思い出して

  ➔ Verb (て-form) + Verb (て-form)

  ➔ This sentence uses a sequence of te-form verbs to indicate a series of actions. “あと一歩を踏み出して” (taking one more step) is followed by “嫌なこと思い出して” (remembering unpleasant things). The te-form connects these actions in a chronological or causal manner.

• 慣らせ 君の病の町を

  ➔ Imperative (potential form) + object

  ➔ “慣らせ” (get used to) is the imperative form of the potential verb “慣れる” (to get used to). It's a command directed at “君” (you). “病の町を” (the town of sickness) is the direct object of the verb, indicating what the listener should get used to.