にたものどうし – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: 髙地優吾
• Album: Stargaze

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the heartfelt world of Yugo Kochi's "にたものどうし"! This song, whose title means "Cut from the Same Cloth," offers a wonderful opportunity to learn about Japanese expressions related to relationships and human connection. You can grasp phrases about overcoming obstacles together and the nuances of expressing love and appreciation, all while enjoying its bright J-Pop melody and Kochi's impressive vocal range. It's a perfect blend of meaningful lyrics and captivating sound to enhance your Japanese language journey.

[English]

We're kindred spirits, you know

They say things don't always go as planned

But I love you

We'll overcome it together

This Happiness I hold tight

I won't let go, Baby

Forever and always

I'll keep on loving you

Even if it takes a long way around

At our own pace

It's a miracle we're running together towards the same goal

It's not quite the future

I had imagined

But you and I will definitely

Be connected somehow, somewhere

Sometimes we just spin our wheels

And take the long way again

Sometimes you need the courage to stop

Even if my voice

Doesn't reach you anymore

Deep down in our hearts

We understand each other

We're kindred spirits, you know

They say things don't always go as planned

But I love you

We'll overcome it together

This Happiness I hold tight

I won't let go, Baby

Forever and always

I'll keep on loving you

It always starts with

A casual "Hello"

Layered on top of each other

Just a simple, everyday life

We weave a melody

Playing Your Harmony

I'm not alone

You are my best friend

[Japanese]

似た者同士だと

うまくいかないものだって言うよ

だけどI love you

乗り越えてみせるよ

握りしめたHappiness

掴んで離さないんだBaby

いついつまでも

ずっとKeep on loving you

遠回りでもいい

それぞれの歩幅でさ

同じゴール目指して共に走ってる奇跡

思い描いてた

未来とは違ってても

僕と君は必ず

どこかで繋がってるはずさ

いつだって空回り

また遠回り

立ち止まる勇気だって時には必要なんだよ

この声がもう

届かなくたって

ちゃんと心の奥で

通じ合えているからさ

似た者同士だと

うまくいかないものだって言うよ

だけどI love you

乗り越えてみせるよ

握りしめたHappiness

掴んで離さないんだBaby

いついつまでも

ずっとKeep on loving you

始まりはいつも

何気ないSay "Hello"

を重ね合わせる

だけの他愛ないEveryday

紡ぎ出すメロディー

奏で合うYour Harmony

一人きりじゃないさ

You are my best friend

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
似た /nita/ B1	adjective - similar, alike
上手く /umaku/ B1	adverb - well, successfully
乗り越える /norikoeru/ B2	verb - to overcome, to surmount
握りしめる /nigirishimeru/ B2	verb - to grasp tightly, to clench
掴む /tsukamu/ B1	verb - to grasp, to catch
歩幅 /ayaku/ B2	noun - stride, pace
奇跡 /kiseki/ B2	noun - miracle
未来 /mirai/ A2	noun - future
繋がる /tsunagaru/ B1	verb - to connect, to be linked
空回り /karimawari/ B2	noun - spinning one's wheels, futile effort
勇気 /yuuki/ A2	noun - courage
届く /todoku/ B1	verb - to reach, to arrive
通じ合う /tsuujiau/ B2	verb - to understand each other, to be in tune
紡ぎ出す /tsumugidasu/ C1	verb - to spin out, to weave
奏でる /kanaderu/ B2	verb - to play (an instrument), to perform
調和 /chouwa/ B2	noun - harmony
一人きり /hitorikiri/ A2	noun - alone

Key Grammar Structures

• 似た者同士だと うまくいかないものだって言うよ

  ➔ 〜だって言うよ (Dattte iū yo)

  ➔ This is a casual way of reporting what someone else says or what is generally believed. The 'だって' (datte) adds a nuance of 'even so' or 'they say that'.

• 乗り越えてみせるよ

  ➔ 〜てみせる (Te miseru)

  ➔ This expression means 'to show someone that one can do something'. It carries a sense of determination or proving something.

• 掴んで離さないんだBaby

  ➔ 〜て離さない (Te hanasanai)

  ➔ This structure indicates holding onto something firmly and not letting it go. It emphasizes a strong grip and commitment.

• いついつまでも ずっとKeep on loving you

  ➔ 〜いつまでも ずっと (Itsu itsu made mo zutto)

  ➔ 'いつまでも' (itsu made mo) means 'forever' or 'until whenever'. 'ずっと' (zutto) means 'continuously' or 'always'. Together, they express an everlasting and unchanging sentiment.

• 遠回りでもいい それぞれの歩幅でさ

  ➔ 〜でもいい (Demo ii)

  ➔ This phrase means 'it's okay even if...'. It expresses acceptance of a situation or an alternative way, even if it's not the most direct or ideal.

• 思い描いてた 未来とは違ってても

  ➔ 〜とは違っていても (To wa chigatte ite mo)

  ➔ This construction means 'even if it is different from...'. It's used to compare two things and acknowledge that they are not the same, yet proceed.

• 僕と君は必ず どこかで繋がってるはずさ

  ➔ 〜はずだ (Hazu da)

  ➔ This grammar expresses a strong assumption or certainty based on logic or evidence. It means 'should be' or 'is bound to be'.

• また遠回り 立ち止まる勇気だって

  ➔ 〜だって (Datte)

  ➔ In this context, 'だって' (datte) means 'even'. It's used to add emphasis, suggesting that 'even the courage to stop' is necessary.

• この声がもう 届かなくたって

  ➔ 〜なくたって (Nakuta tte)

  ➔ This is a more casual and emphatic way of saying 'even if not'. It's a contraction of '〜なくても' (nakute mo) with the added nuance of 'even'.

• 一人きりじゃないさ You are my best friend

  ➔ 〜じゃないさ (Janai sa)

  ➔ 'じゃないさ' (janai sa) is a casual and softened way to negate a statement. The 'さ' (sa) adds a slightly friendly or familiar tone.