Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the vibrant world of BABYMETAL with "Megitsune," a song that masterfully fuses Japanese idol charm with the power of heavy metal. Through its catchy melodies and traditional festival influences, "Megitsune" offers a fascinating glimpse into Japanese culture and the concept of "kawaii metal." Learning the lyrics can open up a deeper appreciation for the band's unique storytelling and their blend of fierce energy with adorable presentation.
Key Vocabulary
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おめかし /omekashi/ B1 |
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キツネ /kitsune/ A2 |
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乙女 /otoshimusu/ B1 |
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夢 /yume/ A2 |
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踊る /odoru/ A2 |
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超える /koeru/ B1 |
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生きる /ikiru/ A2 |
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変わる /kawaru/ A2 |
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笑う /warau/ A2 |
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泣く /naku/ A2 |
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変わる /kawaru/ A2 |
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運命 /unmei/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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はじけてドロンして
➔ Te-form + して (shite) to connect verbs in sequence, expressing actions that are performed consecutively or simultaneously.
➔ The て form of a verb is used here to connect the verbs "はじける" (burst) and "ドロンする" (disappear), indicating a sequence of actions.
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いつでも女は女優よ
➔ Use of noun + は + noun + よ (affirmative sentence-ending particle) to emphasize that 'women are always actresses'.
➔ The sentence emphasizes that regardless of circumstances, women are inherently actresses (metaphorically or literally).
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ずっと いつも消えない様に
➔ ずっと (zutto) and いつも (itsumo) are adverbs meaning "always"; 消えない (kienai) is the negative potential form of 消える (kieru), meaning "not disappear"; 様に (you ni) indicates a manner or way.
➔ The phrase expresses a desire to keep the feelings or state persistent and unchanging, similar to "so that it never disappears."
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花火を上げるの
➔ を (wo) is the direct object marker; 上げる (ageru) is a transitive verb meaning "to raise" or "to launch"; の (no) nominalizes the verb, turning the phrase into a noun phrase "the act of raising/launching fireworks."
➔ This phrase highlights the act of launching or raising fireworks as a metaphor for celebration or brilliance.
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幾千の時を超えて
➔ 幾千 (kisen) means thousands; の (no) shows possession or connection; 時を超えて (toki o koete) is a phrase meaning "beyond time" or "transcending time."
➔ This phrase conveys the idea of transcending or surpassing the limitations of time, symbolizing enduring legacy or eternal memory.
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