Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the emotional depths of Kenshi Yonezu's "Uma to Shika," a powerful J-Pop ballad that offers a unique window into Japanese lyricism. Through its poetic exploration of resilience and the profound question of love, you can experience the beauty and emotional nuance of the Japanese language. The song's thoughtful wordplay and evocative imagery make it a compelling piece for language learners to uncover deeper meanings and cultural insights.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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春 /haru/ A1 |
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傷 /kizu/ B1 |
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愛 /ai/ A2 |
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心 /kokoro/ A2 |
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痛み /itami/ B1 |
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言葉 /kotoba/ B1 |
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願い /negai/ B2 |
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影 /kage/ B2 |
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花 /hana/ A1 |
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名前 /namae/ A2 |
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目 /me/ A1 |
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魂 /tamashii/ B2 |
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歩く /aruku/ A1 |
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消える /kieru/ B1 |
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強い /tsuyoi/ A2 |
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冷たい /tsumetai/ B1 |
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続く /tsuzuku/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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まだ味わうさ 噛み終えたガムの味
➔ The use of まだ (mada) indicates 'still' or 'yet', expressing an ongoing state.
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呼べよ 花の名前をただ一つだけ
➔ The command form 呼べよ (yobe yo) is a casual imperative, used to give a strong suggestion or command.
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痛みは消えないままでいい
➔ The phrase ままでいい (mamade ii) expresses that it is acceptable to remain in the current state.
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傷跡隠して歩いた
➔ The te-form 隠して (kakushite) combined with 歩いた (aruita) indicates 'hid and then walked', showing sequence or manner.
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終わるにはまだ早いだろう
➔ The combination に is used here to indicate purpose or point of view, 'to', as in 'to end'.
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誰にも奪えない魂
➔ The potential form 奪えない (utae nai) indicates 'cannot be stolen', emphasizing inability.
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何に例えよう 君と僕を
➔ The verb 例えよう (tatoeyou) is volitional, meaning 'let's compare' or 'shall we compare'.
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