Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the vibrant world of Japanese rock with UVERworld's electrifying track, "ROB THE FRONTIER." This high-energy anthem, known as an opening for 'The Seven Deadly Sins,' offers a fantastic way to immerse yourself in contemporary Japanese, featuring powerful vocals and evocative lyrics that capture themes of progress and overcoming challenges. Its fast-paced delivery and inspiring message make it an engaging song to explore everyday Japanese expressions and motivational phrases.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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瞬く /またたく/ B2 |
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期待 /きたい/ B1 |
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孤独 /こどく/ B2 |
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時間 /じかん/ A1 |
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鼓動 /こどう/ B2 |
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光 /ひかり/ A1 |
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進む /すすむ/ B1 |
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地平線 /ちへいせん/ B2 |
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噂 /うわさ/ B1 |
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思想 /しそう/ B2 |
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無傷 /むきず/ C1 |
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回転 /かいてん/ B2 |
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無い /ない/ A1 |
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集める /あつめる/ A2 |
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スキップ /すきっぷ/ A2 |
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定義 /ていぎ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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瞬く間に加速してく景色と
➔ Adverb + に (ni) to indicate the manner or speed of action
➔ The phrase "瞬く間に" is an adverb meaning "in the blink of an eye" or "instantaneously," modifying the verb indicating speed.
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満たせない時間が飽和して
➔ Negative potential form (満たせない) + て to connect clauses, expressing ongoing state
➔ The phrase "満たせない時間" uses the potential negative form "満たせない" meaning "cannot be fulfilled," combined with "時間" (time) to describe an unfulfillable or saturated time.
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リアル定義 check this
➔ Imperative or casual form + check this, as a command or suggestion
➔ The phrase "check this" is an English expression used here as a casual command or emphasis, integrated into the Japanese lyrics for effect.
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疑いも無く高鳴る鼓動 frontierへ
➔ Negation + 無く (naku) used with も (mo) to mean 'without doubt,' + の (no) for possessive, + adjective + 力 (ru) to describe an increasing heartbeat, followed by へ (e) indicating direction
➔ This phrase combines negative and affirmative particles to emphasize that the heartbeat is soaring without doubt, with へ (e) indicating movement toward the frontier.
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常識は縛られずに覆すもの
➔ は (wa) topic marker + 縛られずに (shibararezu ni) negative form with ずに (zuni) meaning 'without being bound,' + 覆す (kudis) to overturn or invert, + もの (mono) noun meaning 'thing'
➔ This sentence emphasizes that common sense (常識) is something that can be overturned or challenged, using the topic marker は, the negative form 縛られずに (without being bound), and the noun もの (thing).
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