Lyrics & Translation
Explore the nuances of Japanese through Official髭男dism's emotionally resonant hit, “Pretender.” This song provides a lens into themes of unrequited love and self-deception, offering listeners a chance to connect with heartfelt lyrics and refine their understanding of the Japanese language .
Key Vocabulary
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愛 /ai/ A2 |
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運命 /unmei/ B2 |
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関係 /kankei/ A2 |
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世界 /sekai/ A1 |
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性格 /seikaku/ B1 |
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価値観 /kachikan/ B2 |
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髪 /kami/ A1 |
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答え /kotae/ A2 |
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恋愛 /ren'ai/ B1 |
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街 /machi/ A1 |
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夜景 /yakei/ B1 |
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心 /kokoro/ A1 |
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未来 /mirai/ A2 |
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事実 /jijitsu/ B1 |
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永遠 /eien/ B2 |
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綺麗 /kirei/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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それはいつも通り
➔ It is as usual / standard
➔ The phrase "〜通り" (〜とおり) indicates "as..." or "like..."; it describes the repetition or consistency of an action or state.
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出会える世界線
➔ Potential form + の / ことができる (can meet)
➔ The phrase "出会える" uses the potential form of the verb "出会う" (to meet), expressing the ability or chance to meet.
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答えは分からない
➔ 答え (answer) + は + 分からない (don't know)
➔ "答えは" (the answer) uses the topic particle "は" to emphasize the subject, and "分からない" (don't know) is the negative form of "分かる" (to understand, to know).
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何ひとつとしてピンとこなくて
➔ 何ひとつとして (nothing at all) + ピンとこなくて (do not understand / feel)
➔ "何ひとつとして" emphasizes that not a single item or thing is involved, and "ピンとこなくて" is the negative form of "ピンとくる" meaning "to understand" or "to feel" in this context.
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永遠も約束もないけれど
➔ も (also) + 〜ない (not exist / there is no)
➔ The particle "も" indicates "also" or "too," combined with "〜ない" (not exist / not have) to express the absence of eternity and promises.
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Cry Baby
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Universe
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HELLO
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Laughter
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I LOVE...
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ビンテージ
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イエスタデイ
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宿命
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Pretender
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Stand By You
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ノーダウト
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コーヒーとシロップ
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50%
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らしさ
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