Lyrics & Translation
"君を見かけた" offers a beautiful window into the nuances of Japanese pop music and the theme of unrequited summer love. Through its relatable lyrics and cheerful yet melancholic melody, listeners can grasp everyday expressions of longing and heartbreak. The song's connection to another group's music video also provides a unique cultural aspect of idol group storytelling, making it a special piece for language learners to explore Japanese emotions and modern idol culture.
You were with someone else, not me
I mustered up courage and asked you out, but
Since it was a part‑time work day, I understand
Even in a crowd, you stand out (anytime)
A bad premonition makes my chest stir
Your turning smile
I see, that's right
Your plans for today were a lie
I noticed
Do it for me
That day, with that look
You gave me those words
But you have someone you like
Yet, still, but…
I was waiting for you
My heart races like in love (racing)
I saw you today
You were with someone else, not me
The starting line of my ideal type (even that)
I couldn't even get up
Even if I wish for it
My hands can't reach
I can't even touch for a moment
Couldn't do it
That's okay, though
Pretending I don't know
I want to be by your side
My feelings surely
They won't stop, though
Summer pushes us forward and the two of us grew closer
At that moment, I was the only one watching
All this time I
Just pretended to know you
What kind of place
Did you feel that you liked it?
I am everything to you
My heart moves
Do it for me
That day, with that look
You gave me those words
But you have
Someone you love
Yet, still, but…
I was waiting for you
It was love, I liked you (I really liked you)
I saw you today
You were smiling with a happy face
Key Vocabulary
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君 /kʲiɯ̟ᵝ/ A2 |
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見かけた /mi̥ka̠ke̞ta/ B1 |
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勇気 /jɯːki/ B1 |
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誘う /so̞ɯ̯ᵝ/ B2 |
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バイト /ba.i.to/ A2 |
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仕方ない /ɕi̥ka̠ɰᵝ nɑ̠i/ C1 |
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人混み /hito̞ɡo̞mi/ B2 |
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目立つ /me̞da̠t͡sɯ̟ᵝ/ B2 |
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嫌な /i̥kᵝi na/ B1 |
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予感 /jo̞ka̠ɴ/ C1 |
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胸 /mu̥na̠ɾi/ A2 |
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騒ぐ /so̞aɡɯ̟ᵝ/ B2 |
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笑顔 /e̞ga̠o̞/ A2 |
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嘘 /ɰɯsɯ̥ᵝ/ A1 |
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好き /sɯ̥ki/ A2 |
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待つ /ma̠t͡sɯ̟ᵝ/ A2 |
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恋 /ko̞ɾe̞/ B1 |
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心 /ko̞ko̞ɾo̞/ A2 |
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幸せ /ɕi̥wa̠se̞/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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勇気出して誘ったけれど
➔ けれど – concessive conjunction meaning “but/although”.
➔ The particle "けれど" links two clauses, showing a contrast: 勇気出して誘った"けれど".
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人混みでも 目立ってしまう（いつでも）
➔ ても – “even if/though”; てしまう – “to end up doing, often with a sense of regret”.
➔ Even in a crowd "でも" you still stand out "てしまう".
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今日の予定 嘘だったの
➔ の – explanatory nominalizer that turns the preceding clause into a statement or reason.
➔ It was a lie "だったの" (the "の" adds an explanatory tone).
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だけど君には 好きな人がいるの
➔ の – explanatory particle used after a statement to soften or emphasize it.
➔ But you have someone you like "がいるの" (the "の" adds a gentle, explanatory nuance).
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立つことすらも できないまま
➔ すら – “even”, emphasizing an extreme case; まま – “as it is / remaining in that state”.
➔ "すら" emphasizes “even” (立つこと"すら"も) and "まま" shows the state remains unchanged (できない"まま").
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欲しいって願っても 手は届かず
➔ ても – “even if”; ず – negative conjunctive form meaning “without doing…”.
➔ "ても" shows concession (願って"も") and "ず" indicates a negative continuation (届か"ず").
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それでもいいよ
➔ でも – “even so / nevertheless”, used to express concession.
➔ "でも" adds a concessive nuance: "それでも" "いいよ" (It’s okay even so).
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知らないふりで 君のそばにいたい
➔ ふりで – “as if / pretending”, attaches to a verb to indicate feigned behavior; いたい – desire form of "いる" (to be).
➔ "ふりで" means “pretending” (知らない"ふりで") and "いたい" expresses desire (君のそばに"いたい").
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止(とど)まれないけれど
➔ けれど – concessive conjunction “but/although”; potential negative form "止まれない" meaning “cannot stop”.
➔ "けれど" shows contrast: 止(とど)まれない"けれど" (it can’t stop, but...).
