オキノタユウ – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: 和楽器バンド

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the beauty of the Japanese language through Wagakki Band's 'Okinotayuu.' This song offers a chance to learn poetic expressions and nature-based metaphors, such as the 'okinotayuu' (albatross) symbolizing a life's journey. What makes this song special is its powerful blend of modern rock with traditional Japanese instruments, creating a unique and emotional soundscape that enhances the lyrical themes of memory and perseverance.

[English]

Outside the square window, autumn runs deep.

The first frost of the year has fallen.

In this room, the ticking clock echoes loudly.

Living each day with all my heart.

Hill slopes, the high sky, cicadas' chorus.

We were the ones rushing ahead.

Sending dreams upon the sound of waves.

Let's go on a journey to a distant world.

Countless encounters and farewells along the road.

This is an endless story.

...

The lingering sky we’ve counted with our fingers.

Like a clear blue marble.

Melting away even the smallest doubts.

That was a bright memory that I cherish.

In dawn, the crescent moon in the morning sky.

Taking a breath, white as a dream.

Always holding hope close by.

We were the ones rushing ahead.

Sending dreams upon the sound of waves.

Let's go on a journey to a distant world.

Countless encounters and farewells along the road.

This is an endless story.

Overcoming days when we had to stop.

Let's grab the wind once more.

Holding many memories close to our hearts.

Walking on through our story.

...

[Japanese]

四角い窓の外秋深し

今年最初の霜が降る

チクタク鳴り響く部屋の中

日々を直向きに生きてます

坂道、高い空、蝉時雨

駈け出す私達が居た

波の音に夢を乗せて

遠い世界の旅に出よう

幾つもの出逢いと別れ路

続く物語

指折り数えた名残の空

蒼く澄んだビー玉のように

小さな迷いも溶かしてゆく

そんな晴れた思い出でした

暁、明けの空に三日月

吐き出す息白く夢の様

いつでも傍に希望を抱いて

駈け出す私達が居た

波の音に夢を乗せて

遠い世界の旅に出よう

幾つもの出逢いと別れ路

続く物語

立ち止まる日を乗り超えて

もう一度風を掴もう

幾つもの想い出を胸に寄せ

歩む物語

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
窓 /まど/ A1	noun - window
秋 /あき/ A1	noun - autumn
霜 /しも/ B1	noun - frost
音 /おと/ A1	noun - sound
夢 /ゆめ/ A1	noun - dream
旅 /たび/ A2	noun - journey
物語 /ものがたり/ B2	noun - story
希望 /きぼう/ B1	noun - hope
空 /そら/ A1	noun - sky
思い出 /おもいで/ B1	noun - memory
坂道 /さかみち/ B2	noun - slope
高い /たかい/ A2	adjective - high
出逢い /であい/ B2	noun - encounter
別れ /わかれ/ B1	noun - farewell
風 /かぜ/ A1	noun - wind

Key Grammar Structures

• 四角い窓の外秋深し

  ➔ の (possessive/attributive particle)

  ➔ The particle "の" links the noun "窓" (window) to "外" (outside), indicating possession or attribution.

• 今年最初の霜が降る

  ➔ 最初の (the first)

  ➔ The phrase "最初の" uses "の" to link "今年最初" (this year's first) to "霜" (frost), indicating it is the first frost of the year.

• チクタク鳴り響く部屋の中

  ➔ の中 (inside of)

  ➔ The phrase "部屋の中" employs "の" to specify that the "inside" is within the "room", indicating location.

• 日々を直向きに生きてます

  ➔ に (target/direction marker)

  ➔ The particle "に" indicates that "生きてます" (living) is directed towards "日々" (everyday), emphasizing the manner of living.

• 波の音に夢を乗せて

  ➔ に (indicating target of action)

  ➔ The particle "に" shows that "dreams" are being carried on "waves" (the "wave sounds"), indicating the source or medium.

• 幾つもの出逢いと別れ路

  ➔ と (and, with)

  ➔ The particle "と" connects "encounters" and "farewells", implying both happen along the "road" (journey).

• 立ち止まる日を乗り超えて

  ➔ を (direct object marker)

  ➔ The particle "を" marks "day" as the direct object of "overcoming" (乗り超えて).