Lyrics & Translation
Thinking about learning Korean? Let KARA's hit song "Mister" be your fun and energetic guide! The song's repetitive and catchy lyrics, like the simple call-out "미스터" (Mister), make it easy for beginners to follow along and pick up new vocabulary. Beyond the language, "Mister" is a landmark in K-pop history, known for its sensational "butt dance" that created a nationwide craze. Learning with this song is not just about words; it's about experiencing a piece of K-pop culture that is both iconic and incredibly fun.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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友達 /yū-dachi/ A1 |
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恋人 /koibito/ A2 |
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熱い /atsui/ A2 |
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欲しい /hoshii/ A2 |
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抱き締める /dakishimeru/ B1 |
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つかまえる /tsukamaeru/ B1 |
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眠らせる /nemuraseru/ B2 |
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涙 /namida/ B1 |
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声 /koe/ A1 |
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笑顔 /egao/ A2 |
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好き /suki/ A1 |
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生まれ変わる /umarekawaru/ B2 |
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独り占め /hitorijime/ B2 |
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増える /fueteru/ A2 |
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あきる /akiru/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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友達以上 恋人未満
➔ Comparative structure (more than, less than)
➔ The phrase "友達以上" means "more than friends" and "恋人未満" means "less than lovers".
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いますぐに Mister 抱き締めて
➔ Imperative form (command/request)
➔ The phrase "抱き締めて" is an imperative form meaning "hug me".
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だって Mister こんなにも Mister 欲しいのは
➔ Emphasis structure (so much, so many)
➔ The phrase "こんなにも" means "so much" emphasizing the desire.
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シャイな笑顔 優しい声も
➔ Noun + も (also/too)
➔ The phrase "優しい声も" means "also a gentle voice".
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もっと Mister 閉じ込めて
➔ Adverb + verb (more + to confine)
➔ The phrase "もっと" means "more" indicating a desire for more confinement.
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スキスキ涙 溢れて true love
➔ Noun + て form (te-form for connection)
➔ The phrase "溢れて" means "overflowing" connecting the feelings of love.
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生まれ変わるの
➔ Noun + の (nominalizer)
➔ The phrase "生まれ変わるの" means "to be reborn" indicating a transformation.
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