Hana – English Lyrics

• By: Fujii Kaze

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a powerful tool, and Fujii Kaze's "Hana" offers a beautiful entry point into Japanese. The song's introspective lyrics about self-discovery and the transient beauty of life are universal themes that resonate deeply. By exploring the meaning of "Hana," you can learn poetic expressions and heartfelt vocabulary that will enrich your understanding of Japanese language and culture.

[English]

It's dying

even at this moment

It's blooming

Everything comes together

What can I do

Who shall I live

We are all ephemeral

We are all sacred

Holding a bouquet of wilted flowers under my arm

I was searching for the beauty that would never fade

I trusted you and me

I was feeling you and me

I'm going to bloom

the flower inside of me

Secretly

I’m trying to put my heart

Unavoidably

I'm living with a prayer

For how long will I be lost

I'll find out someday, I'm sure

We are alone

All is one

Confused by the various shapes and forms

But one day everything will feel so cute

What will I be

What color would I like to be

I'm going to find

the flower inside of me

Holding bouquet of wilted flowers under my arm

I was searching for the beauty that would never fade

I trusted you and me

I was feeling you and me

I'm going to bloom

the flower inside of me

I'm going to find

the flower inside of me

my flower's here...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
ephemeral /ɪˈfɛmərəl/ C1	adjective - lasting for a very short time
sacred /ˈseɪkrɪd/ B2	adjective - considered to be holy or deserving respect
bouquet /buːˈkeɪ/ B2	noun - a bunch of flowers, especially one that is given as a gift
wilted /ˈwɪltɪd/ B2	adjective - having lost freshness or strength
unavoidably /ʌnəˈvɔɪdəbli/ C1	adverb - in a way that cannot be avoided
confused /kənˈfjuːzd/ B1	adjective - feeling or showing uncertainty or disorientation
cute /kjuːt/ A2	adjective - pleasantly attractive or charming
bloom /bluːm/ B1	verb - to produce flowers
prayer /prɛər/ B1	noun - a request for help or expression of thanks addressed to a god or other supernatural being
dying /ˈdaɪɪŋ/ A2	verb - to stop living or existing
moment /ˈməʊmənt/ A2	noun - a very short period of time
beauty /ˈbjuːti/ B1	noun - the quality of being pleasing to the senses or mind
fade /feɪd/ B1	verb - to become less bright or less strong

Key Grammar Structures

• even at this moment

  ➔ Use of "even" + at to emphasize occurrence

  ➔ "Even" emphasizes that something is happening at this very moment, despite other factors.

• We are all ephemeral

  ➔ Use of "all" with "ephemeral" to express universality

  ➔ "All" indicates that this statement applies universally to everyone; "ephemeral" means temporary or short-lived.

• Holding a bouquet of wilted flowers under my arm

  ➔ Use of the gerund "Holding" to describe an ongoing action or state

  ➔ "Holding" is a gerund that functions as a noun, describing the act of holding the bouquet.

• I'm living with a prayer

  ➔ Use of "living" in the present continuous tense to describe ongoing existence

  ➔ "Living" in present continuous tense emphasizes that the speaker is currently in the state of living with hope or faith.

• I'll find out someday

  ➔ Use of "I'll" (I will) + base verb "find out" to express future intention

  ➔ "I'll" is a contraction of "I will," indicating a future intention or certainty to discover the answer someday.

• What will I be

  ➔ Use of "will" + subject + base verb to form future simple questions

  ➔ "Will" + I + be forms a question about the future identity or state of the speaker.