Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the energetic world of Frederic's "オドループ"! This track isn't just a catchy dance tune; its clever wordplay and subtle social commentary offer a unique window into Japanese contemporary culture and language. With its looping rhythms and memorable phrases, "オドループ" makes learning new Japanese vocabulary and understanding nuanced cultural references a truly engaging and fun experience. Get ready to dance and deepen your appreciation for J-rock!
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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踊る /odoru/ A2 |
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夜 /yoru/ A1 |
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退屈 /taikutsu/ B1 |
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気に入る /ki ni iru/ B1 |
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未来 /mirai/ B2 |
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音楽 /ongaku/ A2 |
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感情 /kanjō/ B2 |
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チャンス /chansu/ B1 |
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傷 /kizu/ B2 |
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ダンス /dansu/ A2 |
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討論 /tōron/ B2 |
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正義 /seigi/ B2 |
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生意気 /namaiki/ B2 |
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現状 /genjō/ B2 |
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未来 /mirai/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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気に入らない夜なんてもう僕は知らない
➔ The pattern of using なんて to express 'such as' or dismissive attitude.
➔ なんて is used to show dismissal or disbelief about the preceding noun.
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踊ってるだけで退場
➔ The だけで construction indicates 'just by' doing the action.
➔ 'だけで' emphasizes that just the action of dancing is enough to result in ejection.
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変わってく 変わってく
➔ The verb form 変わる (kawaru) in its volitional/intentional form indicating 'change' or 'transform'.
➔ It expresses an intention or ongoing process of changing or transforming.
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踊ってるだけで退場
➔ 'だけで' indicates 'just by' doing the action.
➔ 'だけで' is used here to suggest that merely dancing is sufficient to lead to ejection.
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色を塗って生きるのは
➔ 'のは' nominalizes the preceding clause, turning it into the subject of the sentence.
➔ 'のは' makes the preceding verb phrase into a noun phrase giving it the grammatical role of the subject.
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踊ってたい夜を知りたい
➔ 'たい' expresses a desire or wish to perform the verb action.
➔ Here, '踊ってたい' means 'want to dance,' showing desire to perform the action.
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ダンスは笑顔で待ってる
➔ は marks the topic of the sentence, 'dances' in this case.
➔ 'は' is a topic particle indicating that 'ダンス' (dance) is the topic of the sentence.
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ほら踊ってる ダンスホールの未来に
➔ 'のに' indicates a contrast or direction towards a goal.
➔ 'のに' is used here to hint at a contrast or movement towards the future of dance halls.
Album: oddloop
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