Lyrics & Translation
Explore the vibrant energy of Tokyo's hip-hop scene with "HOT" by Tokyo Young Vision. This track offers a glimpse into the group's fiery spirit and lyrical prowess, providing an engaging way to learn about contemporary Japanese hip-hop culture .
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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体 /ka̠ɾa̠da̠/ A1 |
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自由 /d͡ʑiɕɯː/ A2 |
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煙 /ke̞mɯɾi/ A2 |
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喰う /kɯː/ B1 |
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拳 /ko̞bɯɕi/ B1 |
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天才 /te̞nsa̠i/ B1 |
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響かす /çibika̠sɯ/ B2 |
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天下無双 /te̞ŋka̠mɯso̞ː/ C1 |
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スピード /sɯpiːdo̞/ A2 |
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火 /çi/ A1 |
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仕事 /ɕiɡo̞to̞/ A1 |
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稼ぐ /ka̠se̞ɡɯ/ B1 |
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使う /t͡sɯka̠ɯ/ A1 |
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うるさい /ɯɾɯsa̠i/ A2 |
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目障り /me̞d͡za̠wa̠ɾi/ B2 |
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正常 /se̞ːd͡ʑo̞ː/ B1 |
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大炎上 /da̠ie̞nd͡ʑo̞ː/ B2 |
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死ぬ /ɕinɯ/ B1 |
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熱い /a̠t͡sɯi/ A1 |
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理解 /ɾika̠i/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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己を喰うさその為にあるこの口
➔ ~為に (~tame ni) - "in order to"
➔ The phrase "その為に" (sono tame ni) means "for that purpose" or "in order to do that." It indicates the reason or objective of an action or existence. Here, it clarifies that "この口" (kono kuchi, this mouth) exists "for the purpose of" ("その為に") "eating oneself" (己を喰う). The "さ" (sa) is an emphatic particle often used in informal speech.
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昔は言われていた変な人
➔ ~と言われていた (~to iwarete ita) - "was said to be (in the past)"
➔ This construction combines the passive voice "~と言われる" (to iwareru, "to be called/said") with the progressive/state-in-the-past form "~ていた" (te ita). It describes a past ongoing state or a past continuous perception. "言われていた" (iwarete ita) means "was being called/said" or "it was said (in the past)." The sentence implies that "in the past" (昔は), this person "was said to be" ("言われていた") a "strange person" (変な人).
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それがでかく広がってくドンドン
➔ ~ていく (~te iku) - "to continue (to do), to change over time (away from speaker/reference point)"
➔ The auxiliary verb "~ていく" (te iku) indicates that an action or state is progressing and moving away from the speaker, or that a change is occurring over time. Here, "広がってく" is a colloquial contraction of "広がっていく" (hiro gatte iku), meaning "to continue to spread" or "to spread out." The onomatopoeia "ドンドン" (don don) emphasizes the rapid increase in size or extent.
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大量に稼いで大量に使うぜ
➔ ~ぜ (~ze) - Assertive/emphatic male ending particle
➔ "~ぜ" (ze) is an assertive or emphatic sentence-ending particle, primarily used by males in informal contexts. It adds a strong, confident, or persuasive tone to the statement. Here, it emphasizes the speaker's determination to "earn a lot" (大量に稼いで) and "spend a lot" (大量に使う).
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やり過ぎちゃうのが正常
➔ ~てしまう / ~ちゃう (~te shimau / chau) - "to end up doing," "to do completely," "to inadvertently do"
➔ "~ちゃう" (chau) is a colloquial contraction of "~てしまう" (te shimau). This auxiliary verb indicates that an action is completed, often with a nuance of regret, completion, or unintentionality. In this context, "やり過ぎちゃう" (yari sugichau) means "to end up doing too much" or "to do too much inadvertently." The speaker states that "ending up doing too much" ("やり過ぎちゃうのが") is "normal" (正常).
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人のルールは知らねぇ俺らは死ぬまで高
➔ ~まで (~made) - "until"
➔ The particle "~まで" (made) indicates a limit or endpoint in time, space, or degree. Here, "死ぬまで" (shinu made) means "until death" or "as long as we live." It emphasizes that the speaker and their group will remain "high/elevated" (高) throughout their entire lives, regardless of "other people's rules" (人のルール). "知らねぇ" (shira nee) is a colloquial negative form of "知らない" (shiranai, "don't know").
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ハニーのりじゃなくてつけてるキン
➔ ~じゃなくて (~ja nakute) - "not A, but B"
➔ "~じゃなくて" (ja nakute) is the te-form of "~ではない" (dewa nai, "is not"), functioning as a conjunction to negate the preceding phrase and introduce an alternative. It means "not A, but B." Here, the speaker clarifies that it's "not Honey Noriko" ("ハニーのりじゃなくて") but rather "Kin" (キン) that they "are wearing/putting on" (つけてる, colloquial for つけている). The context implies a double meaning, possibly referring to a person's name versus something else, or a brand.
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いきようになれば日に日に増してる
➔ ~ようになれば (~you ni nareba) - "if it comes to be able to do," "if it becomes possible to do"
➔ This construction combines "~ようになる" (you ni naru, "to come to be able to do/become able to") with the conditional "~ば" (ba). It expresses a conditional situation where something becomes possible or develops into a certain state. "いきようになれば" (ikiyou ni nareba) means "if it becomes possible to live" or "if we manage to live (in a certain way)." The following phrase "日に日に増してる" (hi ni hi ni mashiteru) means "it is increasing day by day."
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I'm hot だがはなっといてくれよビッチ
➔ ~ておく (~te oku) and ~てくれる (~te kureru) with contractions
➔ This line features two key auxiliary verb constructions, often contracted in casual speech. "~ておく" (te oku, here contracted to "~とく" -> "はなっとく") means to do something in advance or leave something in a certain state. "~てくれる" (te kureru, here contracted to "くれ") means to do a favor for someone (me). So, "はなっといてくれ" (hanattoite kure) means "please leave me alone (as a favor for me)." The full phrase "放っておいてくれよ" (hanatte oite kure yo) combines these, with "だが" (daga) meaning "but/however."
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人の分からないバカには何を言ったって理解はできないな
➔ ~たって (~tatte) - "even if," a colloquial contraction of ~ても (~temo)
➔ "~たって" (tatte) is a casual and more emphatic contraction of "~ても" (temo), which means "even if" or "no matter how." It introduces a concessive clause. Here, "何を言ったって" (nani wo ittatte) means "even if you say anything" or "no matter what you say." The sentence asserts that "even if you say anything" ("何を言ったって"), "stupid people who don't understand others" (人の分からないバカには) "cannot understand" (理解はできないな).
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