No Cap – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: Juri Tanaka
• Album: Stargaze

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of Japanese hip-hop with Juri Tanaka's "No Cap," a track that not only showcases his sharp lyrical flow and confident delivery but also offers a vibrant blend of Japanese and English, making it an excellent song for learning modern Japanese slang and expressions. The song's energetic style and direct message of authenticity will surely make it a compelling listen.

[English]

They also say my name, No Cap

No Cap

No Cap

Even with a cap on, Still No Cap

No Cap

No Cap

I’m not after the money, No Cap

No Cap

No Cap

Sharp and true, that’s a fact

I don't act for the clout

I’m craving more thrills and experience

Hit me up on the track

I’m all about that “FYP”

Skip the rest, swipe it up

Taking it all in, dripping in style

Get out of my way, Haters

Checking the vibes with my crew. Way up

Keeping my stance from above

Jewelry, icy bling

I am who you want to be

Do you feel me, always?

Shining chain, made in Tokyo

Golden flex, I'm Mr. GOLD

A baller, exceeding all trends

Everything you see belongs to me

No Cap, No Cap

Let’s go, this taste is real, no fake

Check it out, catch that, uh

They also say my name, No Cap

No Cap

No Cap

Even with a cap on, Still No Cap

No Cap

No Cap

I’m not after the money, No Cap

No Cap

No Cap

Sharp and true, that’s a fact

I don't act for the clout

[Japanese]

あいつも Say my name, No Cap

No Cap

No Cap

キャップ被っても Still No Cap

No Cap

No Cap

Bands 目当てじゃねえ No Cap

No Cap

No Cap

エッジ効いてる Fact

I don't act for the clout

物足りない刺激と経験値

Holla at the track

俺 “FYP“

他のページはスルー Swipe it up

丸ごといただく夜を Drip on drip

邪魔だ Haters 道開けな

仲間とCheckするVibes. Way up

上からスタンス

Jewelry. Icy bling.

I am your wanna be

ずっと Feel me?

光るチェーン It's made in Tokyo

YellowなFlex. I'm Mr. GOLD

トレンド上回る Baller

見える全て俺のもの

No Cap, No Cap,

行くぜ, この Taste, no fake,

すぐ Check, catch that, uh

あいつも Say my name, No Cap

No Cap

No Cap

キャップ被っても Still No Cap

No Cap

No Cap

Bands 目当てじゃねえ No Cap

No Cap

No Cap

エッジ効いてる Fact

I don't act for the clout

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
キャップ /kappu/ A2	noun - cap
バンド /bando/ A2	noun - band
エッジ /ejji/ B1	noun - edge, sharpness
刺激 /shigeki/ B1	noun - stimulation, excitement
経験 /keiken/ B1	noun - experience
邪魔 /jama/ A2	noun - hindrance, obstruction
仲間 /nakama/ A2	noun - friend, companion
スタンス /sutansu/ B1	noun - stance, attitude
ジュエリー /juryūī/ B2	noun - jewelry
光る /hikaru/ A2	verb - to shine, to sparkle
トレンド /torendo/ B1	noun - trend
上回る /uwamawaru/ B2	verb - to exceed, to surpass
見える /mieru/ A2	verb - to be visible, to seem
Taste /te-suto/ B1	noun - taste, style
Fake /feiku/ B1	adjective - false, not genuine
Catch /kyatchi/ A2	verb - to seize, to understand

Key Grammar Structures

• あいつも Say my name, No Cap

  ➔ Verb + Object + Particle/Adverb

  ➔ The phrase 'Say my name' uses the verb 'Say' followed by its object 'my name'. The particle 'あいつも' (aitsumo - that guy too) modifies the subject.

• キャップ被っても Still No Cap

  ➔ Verb (gerund) + Particle + Adverb/Adjective

  ➔ The expression 'キャップ被っても' (kyappu muttemo) uses the -ても form of the verb, which implies 'even if' or 'regardless of'. 'Still' is an adverb modifying 'No Cap'.

• Bands 目当てじゃねえ No Cap

  ➔ Noun + Particle + Negative Verb

  ➔ Here, 'Bands' (referring to money) is the target. '目当て' (meate) means 'aim' or 'goal'. The negative form 'じゃねえ' (jane) is a colloquial negation of 'ではない' (dewanai).

• エッジ効いてる Fact

  ➔ Noun + Verb (passive) + Noun

  ➔ 'エッジ効いてる' (ejji kiiteru) is a figurative expression meaning 'has an edge' or 'is impactful'. '効いてる' (kiiteru) is the continuous form of the verb '効く' (kiku - to be effective).

• I don't act for the clout

  ➔ Subject + Auxiliary Verb + Main Verb + Prepositional Phrase

  ➔ This is a standard English sentence structure. 'Don't' is the contraction of 'do not', acting as an auxiliary verb. 'Act' is the main verb, and 'for the clout' is a prepositional phrase explaining the purpose.

• 物足りない刺激と経験値

  ➔ Adjective + Noun + Particle + Noun

  ➔ '物足りない' (monotarinai) is an adjective describing something as 'unsatisfactory' or 'lacking'. The particle 'と' (to) is used to connect the two nouns, '刺激' (shigeki - stimulation) and '経験値' (keikenschi - experience points).

• 他のページはスルー Swipe it up

  ➔ Noun + Particle + Verb (imperative) + Pronoun + Particle

  ➔ 'スルー' (suru) here is used as a verb meaning 'to skip' or 'to ignore'. 'Swipe it up' is an imperative command, using the verb 'swipe' with the object 'it' and the directional adverb 'up'.

• 丸ごといただく夜を Drip on drip

  ➔ Adjective + Noun + Verb + Noun (object)

  ➔ '丸ごと' (marugoto) is an adverb meaning 'entirely' or 'whole'. 'いただく' (itadaku) is a humble verb for 'to receive'. '夜を' (yoru o) is the object of the verb. 'Drip on drip' is a metaphorical phrase.

• 邪魔だ Haters 道開けな

  ➔ Adjective + Noun + Verb (imperative)

  ➔ '邪魔だ' (jama da) means 'You are in the way' or 'You are a nuisance'. 'Haters' is the direct address. '道開けな' (michi akena) is a colloquial imperative meaning 'Make way!' or 'Clear the path!'.

• 光るチェーン It's made in Tokyo

  ➔ Verb (participle) + Noun + Pronoun + Verb (to be) + Past Participle + Prepositional Phrase

  ➔ '光るチェーン' (hikaru che-n) means 'shining chain'. 'It's made in Tokyo' is a passive voice construction. 'It's' is a contraction of 'it is'. 'Made' is the past participle of 'make', indicating the origin.

• 見える全て俺のもの

  ➔ Verb + Noun + Pronoun + Noun (possessive)

  ➔ '見える全て' (mieru subete) means 'everything that can be seen'. The phrase '俺のもの' (ore no mono) translates to 'mine' or 'things that belong to me'. '俺' (ore) is a masculine pronoun for 'I'.