Lyrics & Translation
Explore the nuances of Japanese R&B with "Dear My Boo" by Mirei Touyama and Shota Shimizu. This song offers a glimpse into modern Japanese slang and demonstrates how artists respond to and reinterpret popular themes in music, providing a fun and engaging way to learn about contemporary Japanese culture.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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続く /つづく/ B1 |
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愛 /あい/ A2 |
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勇気 /ゆうき/ B1 |
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思い出 /おもいで/ B1 |
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隣 /となり/ A2 |
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気持ち /きもち/ B1 |
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帰る /かえる/ A2 |
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触れる /ふれる/ B2 |
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言う /いう/ A1 |
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好き /すき/ A1 |
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支える /ささえる/ B2 |
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寒い /さむい/ A2 |
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大喧嘩 /おおけんか/ B2 |
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ありがとう /ありがとう/ A1 |
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眠る /ねむる/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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絶対続かない
➔ Absolute (絶対) + verb in negative form — expressing certainty that something will not happen.
➔ The word "絶対" (絶対) emphasizes certainty, combined with a negative verb to mean 'definitely not'.
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またすぐにバイバイ
➔ また + adverb + に + verb — indicating repetition with immediacy.
➔ 'また' (again) is used with 'すぐに' (immediately) to express doing something again soon.
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永遠願うように
➔ ように + verb — expressing hope or a wish for something to be or happen.
➔ 'ように' is used to express a wish or hope that a certain condition or action will be fulfilled.
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愛してる
➔ 愛してる (愛している) — present continuous form of 'love,' indicating ongoing love or affection.
➔ This is the casual form of '愛している' (to love), expressing a current and ongoing feeling of love.
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支えていくから
➔ 支えていく (支えていきます) — volitional form + から (because) — indicating intention or reason for continuing support.
➔ The verb '支えていく' expresses the intention to keep supporting or standing by someone, with 'から' indicating reason or cause.
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