My Way – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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way /weɪ/ A1 |
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free /friː/ A2 |
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represent /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/ B1 |
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goal /ɡoʊl/ A2 |
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dance /dæns/ A1 |
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dream /driːm/ A2 |
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shine /ʃaɪn/ B1 |
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step /stɛp/ A1 |
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light /laɪt/ A1 |
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kill /kɪl/ B1 |
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fresh /frɛʃ/ B2 |
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wild /waɪld/ B2 |
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unique /juˈniːk/ B2 |
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honor /ˈɒnər/ B2 |
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lead /liːd/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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ここまで来るのに迷いに迷って
➔ The expression "〜に迷って" (nimeru) indicates the reason or cause for an action, often used with the verb "迷う" (mayou) meaning "to hesitate" or "to be lost".
➔ The phrase "迷いに迷って" emphasizes a deep hesitation or confusion leading up to an action.
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Oh, Lord Be Who You Are
➔ Imperative sentence using "Be" as a command or wish, emphasizing self-acceptance or authenticity.
➔ The phrase "Be Who You Are" encourages authenticity and self-acceptance.
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自分であることを誇る
➔ The phrase "誇る" (hokoru) is a verb meaning "to pride oneself on" or "to boast about," emphasizing self-confidence and pride.
➔ The phrase "自分であることを誇る" encourages pride in one's identity and self-acceptance.
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好きにやればいい
➔ "やればいい" is a construct expressing permission or suggestion, meaning "you should do as you like."
➔ The phrase "やればいい" suggests that one can do something freely or at their discretion.