カタオモイ – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: Aimer

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the beautiful world of Japanese through Aimer's 'Kataomoi.' This beloved J-Pop ballad offers a unique lyrical depth, where the title itself, written in Katakana, invites listeners to explore nuanced meanings beyond simple 'unrequited love.' Its poetic expression of enduring affection and Aimer's captivating vocals make it a perfect song to appreciate the subtleties and emotional power of the Japanese language.

[English]

Even if wrinkles have increased on your face compared to before, it's okay.

Even if I can no longer play guitar as I used to, my heart is overflowing with songs for you.

I can't hit high notes or sing the way I want to.

Still, I wonder if you'll nod along and sing with me.

I don't need rapturous applause or loud cheers.

Just you—please understand, understand.

Darlin’, our dream has come true.

I can’t find the right words to say it looks good on us.

Darlin’, our dream has come true.

I love you.

Just once in a lifetime, being born into happiness, I’m savoring it.

Today is the main course, and I’ll have sweet and sour dessert on the last day.

All the mountains and valleys, it’s a full course.

I don’t need words that seem thoughtful, nor do I need extraordinary things.

Just keep me close by, always…

My feelings only grow stronger as I get older—I love you.

Please understand, understand.

Hey, Darlin’, our dream has come true.

I can’t find the right words to say it looks good on us.

Darlin’, our dream has come true.

Love keeps overflowing.

Even if you forget me, it’s a little painful… but that’s okay.

I won’t allow you to leave somewhere far away before me, not ever.

Even if I’m reborn, or if we meet in the worst way, I’ll fall in love with you again.

My heart always longs for you, I love you.

Please understand, understand, understand.

Darlin’, our dream has come true.

I can’t find the right words to say it looks good on us.

Darlin’, our dream has come true.

Hey, Darlin’, I love you.

[Japanese]

例えば君の顔に昔よりシワが増えても　それでもいいんだ

僕がギターを思うように弾けなくなっても　心の歌は君で溢れているよ

高い声も出せずに思い通り歌えない

それでもうなずきながら一緒に歌ってくれるかな

割れんばかりの拍手も　響き渡る歓声もいらない

君だけ　分かってよ　分かってよ

Darlin’　夢が叶ったの

お似合いの言葉が見つからないよ

Darlin’　夢が叶ったの

「愛してる」

たった一度の　たった一人の　生まれてきた幸せ味わってるんだよ

今日がメインディッシュで　終わりの日には甘酸っぱいデザートを食べるの

山も谷も全部フルコースで

気が利くような言葉はいらない　素晴らしい特別もいらない

ただずっと　ずっと側に置いていてよ

僕の想いは歳をとると増えてくばっかだ　好きだよ

分かってよ　分かってよ

ねえ、Darlin’　夢が叶ったの

お似合いの言葉が見つからないよ

Darlin’　夢が叶ったの

愛が溢れていく

君が僕を忘れてしまっても　ちょっと辛いけど…　それでもいいから

僕より先に　どこか遠くに　旅立つことは　絶対　許さないから

生まれ変わったとしても　出会い方が最悪でも　また僕は君に恋するんだよ

僕の心は君にいつも片想い　好きだよ

分かってよ　分かってよ　分かってよ

Darlin’　夢が叶ったの

お似合いの言葉が見つからないよ

Darlin’　夢が叶ったの

ねえ　Darlin’　「愛してる」

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
君 /kiɯ/ A1	noun - you
夢 /jume/ A2	noun - dream
愛 /ai/ A2	noun - love
心 /kokoro/ A2	noun - heart
歌 /uta/ A2	noun - song
思い /omoi/ B1	noun - thought
幸せ /shiawase/ B1	noun - happiness
言葉 /kotoba/ B1	noun - word
声 /koe/ B1	noun - voice
旅立つ /tabidatsu/ B2	verb - to depart for a journey
増える /fueteru/ B2	verb - to increase
分かる /wakaru/ B2	verb - to understand
特別 /tokubetsu/ B2	adjective - special
辛い /tsurai/ B2	adjective - painful
素晴らしい /subarashii/ B2	adjective - wonderful
拍手 /hakushu/ B2	noun - applause

Key Grammar Structures

• たった一度の　たった一人の　生まれてきた幸せ味わってるんだよ

  ➔ Using the phrase "たったの" to emphasize 'only' or 'just' with a noun

  ➔ The phrase "たったの" emphasizes that something is limited to a single item or occurrence.

• 僕の心は君にいつも片想い

  ➔ Using "片想い" to express unrequited love

  ➔ "片想い" refers to unrequited love, where one person's feelings are not reciprocated.

• 気が利くような言葉はいらない

  ➔ Using "ような" to compare or specify the manner of "気が利く"

  ➔ "ような" is a particle used to compare or give an impression of a manner or type.

• 生まれ変わったとしても　出会い方が最悪でも

  ➔ Using "としても" to express 'even if' or hypothetical scenarios

  ➔ "としても" is used to mean 'even if' or to express hypothetical situations.

• 僕の想いは歳をとると増えてくばっかだ

  ➔ Using "と" to indicate a conditional 'when' or 'if' in "歳をとると"

  ➔ "と" is a conditional particle meaning 'when' or 'if', indicating the condition under which something occurs.

• 愛が溢れていく

  ➔ Using the verb "溢れていく" to indicate the ongoing process of overflowing

  ➔ "溢れていく" combines the verb "溢れる" (to overflow) with "いく" to indicate that overflowing is happening continuously or progressing.