Lyrics & Translation
Dive into SEKAI NO OWARI's "虹色の戦争" (Nijiiro no Sensou), a captivating song that will not only introduce you to the unique sound of one of Japan's most imaginative bands but also offer a deep dive into philosophical concepts about humanity and nature. Its thought-provoking lyrics, combined with a deceptively bright melody, provide an excellent opportunity to explore nuanced expressions in Japanese and appreciate how music can convey complex messages about the world around us.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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花 /hana/ A1 |
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声 /koe/ A2 |
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自由 /jiyū/ B1 |
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平和 /heiwa/ B1 |
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戦争 /sensō/ B2 |
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愛 /ai/ B2 |
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命 /inochi/ B2 |
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響く /hibiku/ B2 |
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叫ぶ /sakebu/ B2 |
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虫 /mushi/ A2 |
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世界 /sekai/ A1 |
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神様 /kamisama/ B1 |
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願い /negai/ B1 |
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炎 /honō/ B2 |
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終わり /owari/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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なら
➔ if (used to indicate a hypothetical or conditional situation)
➔ Used to form conditional statements, indicating a hypothetical scenario.
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〜があるなら
➔ if there is/are ~, assuming ~
➔ Expresses a condition assuming the presence of something.
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〜の歌が聴こえる
➔ can hear the song of ~
➔ Indicates the ability to hear or perceive the song of someone or something.
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~の中で
➔ inside of ~, among ~
➔ Describes something that is within or among a particular group or space.
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〜と共に
➔ together with, along with
➔ Indicates doing something together or in association with something or someone.
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〜は〜ている
➔ [subject] is doing/not doing [verb]
➔ Expresses an ongoing action or state in the present tense.
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