Hai Yorokonde – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

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

Lyrics & Translation

For those eager to dive into Japanese language and culture, "Hai Yorokonde" by Kocchi no Kento (also released as a collaboration with NORAZO) offers a compelling starting point. This J-pop hit provides an infectious melody and energetic rhythm, while its lyrics delve into the very relatable struggles of modern life, especially the pressures faced by salarymen in Japan. Through this song, you can explore common Japanese phrases and cultural nuances related to work ethic and societal expectations, all wrapped in a widely acclaimed and viral musical experience.

[English]

Yes, gladly

For you all

Yes, respectfully

For you all

A hand reaching out, as if shaped by justice

Living through hatred, unwittingly becoming a shield

Yes, gladly, for you all

If possible, as far as we can go

Take one more step forward, recall the unpleasant things

Play the abyssal chant

Take another step forward, recall the unpleasant things

Sound your 3‑6 squares

Edge dance (dance)

Edge dance (play louder)

Edge dance (dance)

Edge dance (play louder)

Tame your town of illness

Hide the laughable opinions of others

Take on the superhero of justice

Sound your 3‑6 squares

Even when you hold onto anger

Your kindness will win

The missing pieces become hope

(Save this game, Mr. A)

Only one of us was saved

Take one more step forward, recall the unpleasant things

Play the abyssal chant

Take another step forward, recall the unpleasant things

Sound your 3‑6 squares

At the crossroads, go wherever you think—go to Earth

Leaving it to you, selfish words

Now! Play the carefree “Hakuna Matata” melody

Sound… — — …

Edge dance (dance)

Edge dance (play louder)

Edge dance (dance)

Edge dance (play louder)

Tame your town of illness

Hide the laughable opinions of others

Take on the superhero of justice

Sound your 3‑6 squares … — — …

Yes, gladly, for you all

If possible, as far as we can go

Yes, respectfully, for you all

Sound your 3‑6 squares … — — …

[Japanese]

『はい 喜んで』

『あなた方のため』

『はい 謹んで』

『あなた方のために』

差し伸びてきた手 さながら正義仕立て

嫌嫌で生き延びて わからずやに盾

『はい 喜んで あなた方のために』

『出来ることなら出来るとこまで』

あと一歩を踏み出して 嫌なこと思い出して

奈落音頭奏でろ 「・・・」

もう一歩を踏み出して 嫌なこと思い出して

鳴らせ 君の3〜6マス 「・・・ーーー・・・」

ギリギリダンス ギリギリダンス （踊れ）

ギリギリダンス ギリギリダンス （もっと鳴らせ）

ギリギリダンス ギリギリダンス （踊れ）

ギリギリダンス ギリギリダンス （もっと鳴らせ）

慣らせ 君の病の町を

隠せ 笑える他人のオピニオン

うっちゃれ 正義の超人たちを

鳴らせ 君の3〜6マス 「・・・ーーー・・・」

怒り抱いても

優しさが勝つあなたの

欠けたとこが希望

(Save this game, Mr. A)

救われたのは僕のうちの1人で

あと一歩を踏み出して 嫌なこと思い出して

奈落音頭奏でろ 「・・・」

もう一歩を踏み出して 嫌なこと思い出して

鳴らせ 君の3〜6マス

分かれ道 思うがまま go to Earth

任せたきりワガママな言葉

さぁ！ 奏でろ ハクナマタタな音は

「・・・ーーー・・・」

ギリギリダンス ギリギリダンス （踊れ）

ギリギリダンス ギリギリダンス （もっと鳴らせ）

ギリギリダンス ギリギリダンス （踊れ）

ギリギリダンス ギリギリダンス （もっと鳴らせ）

慣らせ 君の病の町を

隠せ 笑える他人のオピニオン

うっちゃれ 正義の超人たちを

鳴らせ 君の3〜6マス 「・・・ーーー・・・」

『はい 喜んで あなた方のために』

『出来ることなら出来るとこまで』

『はい 謹んで あなた方のために』

鳴らせ 君の3〜6マス 「・・・ーーー・・・」

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.