オトメの心得 – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: GARNiDELiA
• Album: Duality Code

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the enchanting world of GARNiDELiA's "Otome no Kokoroe." This song, used as the opening theme for the anime "Taishou Otome Otogibanashi," offers a glimpse into themes of love, resilience, and the blossoming of a young woman's heart. Through its blend of Pop/Rock with retro-modern influences, "Otome no Kokoroe" provides a vibrant and emotional journey, perfect for those looking to connect with Japanese music and storytelling.

[English]

A young lady must always keep a smile on her face, forever elegant

From a single strand of hair to the tips of your fingers, everything

Because I am a young lady, every word you say makes me happy or sad

Sometimes I secretly cry, but it's okay

It's so strange how just thinking of you makes me wonder why

There’s nothing I can’t do, I believe that with all my heart

So beautifully, so purely, I bloom alongside you

Because I want to always be loved by you, by your side

Sometimes strong, sometimes brave, I can’t just be protected forever

My feelings for you are unmatched by anyone

The young lady’s code of conduct

It’s so wonderful being with you, for some reason

The world is shining so brightly, I realize that

Warm and vivid, I bloom just for you

You’re the most precious person, I will love you forever

Always completely immersed in you, my heart full of love

Meeting you, I can’t stop feeling happy

So beautifully, so purely, I bloom alongside you

Because I want to always be loved by you, by your side

Sometimes strong, sometimes brave, I can’t just be protected forever

My feelings for you are unmatched by anyone

All of me...

The young lady’s code of conduct

[Japanese]

オトメたるもの笑みを絶やさず常に麗しくいること Otome Tarumono Emiwo Tayasazu Tsuneni Uruwashiku Irukoto

髪の一本から指の先まで全て Kamino Ipponkara Yubinosakimade Subete

オトメですものあなたの言葉ひとつひとつに一喜一憂して Otome Desumono Anatano Kotoba Hitotsu Hitotsuni Ikkiichiyuu Shite

たまにはこっそり泣いちゃう日もあるけど Tamaniwa Kossori Naichauhimo Arukedo

とても不思議ねあなた想うそれだけで何故か Totemo Fushigine Anata Omou Soredakede Nazeka

出来ないことなんてどこにもないとそんな風に思えるの Dekinaikoto Nante Dokonimo Naito Sonnafuuni Omoeruno

そう美しく　そう清らかにあなたと共に咲き誇る Sou Utsukushiku Sou Kiyorakani Anatato Tomoni Sakihokoru

いつだってあなたのそばで愛されていたいから Itsudatte Anatano Sobade Aisarete Itaikara

時に強く　逞しく守られてばかりじゃいられないわ Tokini Tsuyoku Takumashiku Mamorarete Bakarija Irarenaiwa

あなたへの気持ち誰にも負けない Anataeno Kimochi Darenimo Makenai

オトメの心得 Otomeno Kokoroe

とても素敵ねあなたと居るそれだけで何故か Totemo Sutekine Anatato Iru Soredakede Nazeka

世界はこんなに輝いているとそんな風に気付けるの Sekaiwa Konnani Kagayaiteiruto Sonnafuuni Kizukeruno

そう温かく　そう鮮やかにあなたのために咲き誇る Sou Atatakaku Sou Azayakani Anatanotameni Sakihokoru

何よりも大切な人ずっと愛しています Naniyorimo Taisetsuna Hito Zutto Aisite Imasu

いつも夢中　四六時中あなたのことばかり胸いっぱい Itsumo Muchuu Shirokujichuu Anatanokoto Bakari Mune Ippai

あなたと出会って幸せ止まらない Anatato Deatte Shiawase Tomaranai

そう美しく　そう清らかにあなたと共に咲き誇る Sou Utsukushiku Sou Kiyorakani Anatato Tomoni Sakihokoru

いつだってあなたのそばで愛されていたいから Itsudatte Anatano Sobade Aisarete Itaikara

時に強く　逞しく守られてばかりじゃいられないわ Tokini Tsuyoku Takumashiku Mamorarete Bakarija Irarenaiwa

あなたへの気持ち誰にも負けない Anataeno Kimochi Darenimo Makenai

私の全てを・・・ Watashino Subetewo…

オトメの心得 Otomeno Kokoroe

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
笑み /emi/ A2	noun - smile
麗しい /uruwashii/ B2	adjective - beautiful, lovely
髪 /kami/ A2	noun - hair
指 /yubi/ A2	noun - finger
全て /subete/ A2	noun - everything
言葉 /kotoba/ A2	noun - word
一喜一憂 /ikkīikkiū/ B2	noun - mixed feelings of happiness and sadness
出ない /denai/ B1	verb - not to come out, to not be possible
想う /omou/ A2	verb - to think, to feel
守る /mamoru/ A2	verb - to protect, to守
夢中 /muchū/ B1	noun - being absorbed, obsessed
幸せ /shiawase/ A2	noun - happiness
震える /furueru/ B2	verb - to tremble, to shake
潤う /u~ruおu/ B2	verb - to be moist, to be damp

Key Grammar Structures

• オトメたるもの笑みを絶やさず常に麗しくいること

  ➔ The use of 'たる' indicates a state of being or a characteristic.

  ➔ In this line, the phrase 'オトメたるもの' emphasizes the qualities expected of an 'otome'.

• あなたの言葉ひとつひとつに一喜一憂して

  ➔ The structure 'ひとつひとつに' indicates each individual item or aspect.

  ➔ This line expresses the speaker's emotional response to each of the listener's words.

• 出来ないことなんてどこにもないとそんな風に思えるの

  ➔ The phrase 'なんて' is used to express disbelief or to downplay something.

  ➔ Here, the speaker suggests that there are no limitations to what can be achieved.

• そう美しく　そう清らかにあなたと共に咲き誇る

  ➔ The use of 'そう' indicates a manner or way of doing something.

  ➔ This line describes the beauty and purity of blooming together with someone.

• あなたへの気持ち誰にも負けない

  ➔ The structure '負けない' indicates a strong assertion of not losing or being inferior.

  ➔ This line emphasizes the speaker's unwavering feelings towards someone.

• いつも夢中　四六時中あなたのことばかり胸いっぱい

  ➔ The phrase '四六時中' means 'all the time' or 'constantly'.

  ➔ This line conveys the idea of being constantly preoccupied with thoughts of someone.

• あなたと出会って幸せ止まらない

  ➔ The structure '止まらない' indicates a continuous state of happiness.

  ➔ This line expresses the joy that comes from meeting someone special.