Jack In The Box – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: Snow Man
• Album: SERIOUS

Lyrics & Translation

Learn fun, everyday Japanese phrases with Snow Man's "Jack In The Box"! This cool hip-hop song is special because it features words from the children's game "Jankenpon," like "Saisho wa guu" (Ready, set, rock!) and "Acchi muite hoi" (Look that way!). It's a perfect and playful way to start learning Japanese while enjoying Snow Man's unique style.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
groove /ɡruːv/ B1	noun - a rhythmic pattern; a feeling that makes you want to dance.
heart /hɑːt/ A2	noun - the organ in your chest that pumps blood.
hack /hæk/ B2	verb - to cut something with rough or forceful strokes. verb - to gain unauthorized access to computer data.
stance /stæns/ B2	noun - the attitude of a person or organization toward something.
cell /sel/ B1	noun - the basic structural and functional unit of all known living organisms.
world /wɜːld/ A2	noun - the earth, together with all of its countries, peoples, and natural features.
lock /lɒk/ A2	verb - to fasten something with a lock.
eye /aɪ/ A1	noun - the organ of sight.
hide /haɪd/ A2	verb - to put or keep out of sight.
show /ʃoʊ/ A2	verb - to allow or cause something to be visible.
way /weɪ/ A1	noun - a method or direction.
kick /kɪk/ A2	verb - to strike with the foot.
burst /bɜːrst/ B2	verb - to break open or apart suddenly and violently.
diffusion /dɪˈfjuːʒn/ C1	noun - the spreading of something more widely.
awesome /ˈɔːsəm/ B1	adjective - extremely impressive or daunting.

Key Grammar Structures

• こっから brand new groove groove

  ➔ Particle 'kara' indicating origin/starting point

  ➔ The phrase 'こっから' (kokkara) is a contraction of 'ここから' (koko kara), meaning 'from here'. The particle 'kara' (から) is crucial for establishing the starting point of the 'brand new groove'.

• 君の視線を hack hack

  ➔ Direct object marked by 'o' (を) - implied

  ➔ While not explicitly written, the particle 'o' (を) would typically follow '君の視線' (kimi no shisen - your gaze) to mark it as the direct object of the verb 'hack'. This is common in informal speech and lyrics where particles can be omitted for flow. The repetition of 'hack hack' emphasizes the action.

• 限界突破 must must

  ➔ Adjective used adverbially (must) - emphasizing necessity

  ➔ 'Must' is an adjective here, but its repetition and placement after '限界突破' (genkai toppa - breaking limits) functions adverbially to emphasize the absolute necessity and intensity of this action. It's a stylistic choice to convey a strong imperative.

• ずっとブレない stance

  ➔ Adverbial use of 'zutto' (ずっと) modifying the adjective 'burenai' (ブレない)

  ➔ 'Zutto' (ずっと) means 'always' or 'continuously'. When placed before 'burenai' (ブレない), which means 'not wavering' or 'unwavering', it functions as an adverb modifying the adjective, describing the nature of the 'stance' as consistently unwavering.

• 本能 細胞 keep on 最高

  ➔ Imperative/command form 'keep on' followed by an adjective indicating a state or result (最高 - saikou)

  ➔ The phrase 'keep on' is an English phrasal verb used to encourage continuous action. Here, it's used to encourage the 'instinct' and 'cells' to continue being 'saikou' (the best, supreme). It's a direct command to maintain peak condition.

• 世界 瞬く間に拡散

  ➔ Subject-verb structure with an implied time adverb ('in the blink of an eye')

  ➔ '世界' (sekai - world) is the subject, and '拡散' (kakusan - spread/disperse) is the verb. '瞬く間に' (matataku ma ni) is an adverbial phrase meaning 'in the blink of an eye' or 'instantly', modifying how the spreading happens. This is a concise way to express rapid global impact.

• どのバースのオレより

  ➔ Comparative structure with 'yori' (より) indicating comparison

  ➔ This phrase sets up a comparison. 'どのバースのオレ' (dono baasu no ore - me in any verse) is being compared to something else (implied to be the subject's current performance). The particle 'yori' (より) marks the element that is being surpassed.

• 敢えて爪は隠さない

  ➔ Adverb 'aete' (敢えて) meaning 'to dare to' or 'intentionally', combined with a negative verb form

  ➔ 'Aete' (敢えて) implies a deliberate choice to do something that might be unexpected or unconventional. Here, the speaker is intentionally not hiding their 'claws' (representing their true nature, abilities, or competitiveness), choosing to reveal them instead. The negative 'kakusanai' (隠さない - not hide) is crucial.

• I'm gonna show

  ➔ Informal contraction 'gonna' for 'going to' indicating future intention

  ➔ This is a very common contraction in spoken English, especially in informal contexts like music lyrics. 'I'm gonna show' means 'I am going to show', expressing a strong future intention to demonstrate something. The repetition emphasizes this resolve.

• Ka-chi-te-kure!

  ➔ Imperative form of a verb ('katsu' - to win) combined with an auxiliary 'te kure' (てくれ) showing a request or demand made by the speaker to someone else.

  ➔ 'Ka-chi-te-kure!' is an energetic imperative. 'Katsu' (勝つ) means 'to win'. The 'te kure' form is a strong, often informal, request or demand. It's like saying 'Win for me!' or 'Please win!'. The hyphenated pronunciation adds to the passionate delivery.