Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the enchanting world of 満島ひかり's "Shadow Dance," a song that beautifully merges Japanese lyrics with a mesmerizing electronic sound. This track offers a unique opportunity to explore poetic language and vivid imagery, enhanced by subtle musical nuances. Discover how the interplay of memory, mystery, and rhythm creates an unforgettable listening experience.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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忘れられない /wasure rarenai/ B1 |
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鮮やか /azayaka/ B1 |
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鼓動 /kodō/ B2 |
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原始 /genshi/ C1 |
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ループ /rūpu/ B1 |
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誓い /chikai/ B1 |
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狂い /kurai/ B2 |
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宿れ /yadore/ B2 |
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秘密 /himitsu/ B1 |
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森 /mori/ A2 |
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糸 /ito/ A2 |
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織り /ori/ B1 |
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魚 /saka na/ A1 |
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群れ /mure/ B1 |
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暗がり /kuragari/ B2 |
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女 /onna/ A1 |
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夜 /yoru/ A1 |
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道 /michi/ A2 |
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再来 /sairai/ B1 |
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血 /chi/ A2 |
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インク /inku/ B1 |
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鬼 /oni/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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はじけるペールピンクの空に
➔ The use of に indicates the direction or target of an action, often translated as 'into' or 'to'.
➔ 'に' marks the target location of a movement or the direction in which something occurs.
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同期する鼓動に
➔ The noun '鼓动' (heartbeat) is connected with 'に' to show the 'to' or 'with' relation indicating synchronization.
➔ 'に' shows the target or association of the noun it follows, often indicating the direction or the entity involved in an action.
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夜の神みちびく夜の道
➔ The noun '神' (god/spirit) is used with 'みちびく' (to guide) to form a compound phrase, and '夜の' shows possession or modifier meaning 'night's'.
➔ '神' is a noun meaning 'god' or 'spirit', combined with 'みちびく' (to guide), forming a phrase that refers to a guiding divine force.
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しとしと踊って
➔ The verb '踊って' is the te-form of '踊る', used here to connect multiple actions or describe an ongoing action.
➔ The te-form '踊って' connects verbs, making it possible to describe actions happening sequentially or simultaneously.
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食い荒らされた時をしずめて
➔ The passive voice '荒らされた' indicates that something was disturbed or ravaged by an unspecified agent.
➔ The passive form indicates that the subject received the action, emphasizing the effect on the subject.
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