愛してる、なんてね。 – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
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愛する /aɪsɯɾɯ/ B1 |
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気持ち /kimotɕi/ A1 |
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悲しみ /kanaɕimi/ B1 |
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退屈 /taikɯtsɯ/ B1 |
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シングルカット /ɕiŋɡɯɾɯkat̚to/ B2 |
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バンド /bandɔ/ A1 |
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歌う /ɯtaɯ/ A1 |
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声 /koe/ A1 |
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仕事 /ɕiɡoto/ A1 |
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夜 /jɔɾɯ/ A1 |
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普通 /ɸɯtsɯɯ/ A2 |
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社会 /ɕakai/ B1 |
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窓 /mado/ A1 |
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最高 /saikoː/ B1 |
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最低 /saitei/ B1 |
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運 /ɯn/ B1 |
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離婚 /ɾikoɴ/ B2 |
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瞬間 /ɕɯŋkaɴ/ B2 |
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我慢 /ɡamaɴ/ B1 |
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愛情 /aiʑoː/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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感情の波をかけわけて
➔ Verb-te form + わけます (to split/divide by doing Verb)
➔ The verb 「わけます (分けます)」 means "to divide" or "to separate." When combined with the て-form of another verb (e.g., 「かけわけて」), it can imply "to split through" or "to navigate by splitting" the object (「感情の波」, "waves of emotion"). It emphasizes the action of physically pushing through or separating something. Here, 「"かけわけて"」 means "splitting through."
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すごく大好きだったのに
➔ Noun/Na-adjective + だった + のに (despite/even though)
➔ 「"のに"」 is a conjunctive particle used to express a sense of contradiction, surprise, or disappointment. It connects a preceding clause with a following one, indicating that the actual outcome or situation is contrary to what might be expected from the first clause. Here, 「"大好きだったのに"」 means "even though I loved it so much (a certain outcome was not achieved or something unexpected happened)."
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シングルカットできないし
➔ Verb-nai form + し (and also, besides)
➔ 「"し"」 is a conjunctive particle that lists reasons or adds supplementary information. It can be used to connect clauses, implying "and (also)," "besides," or "not only... but also." When used with a negative verb form like 「できないし」, it lists one reason for inability and implies there are other reasons or consequences. Here, 「"できないし"」 means "(I/it) cannot be single-cut, and besides (there are other reasons)."
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アルバムの中くらいの音量で歌われるくらいがちょうどいい
➔ Passive voice (V-られる) + くらい (extent/degree) + ちょうどいい (just right)
➔ This phrase uses multiple structures. 「"歌われる"」 indicates the passive voice (to be sung). 「"くらい"」 denotes approximation or extent ("about the extent of," "to the degree of"). 「"V-るくらいがちょうどいい"」 means "it's just right to the extent that it is V-ed," suggesting that a certain degree or level of something is ideal. The full phrase means "It's just right to be sung at about the volume of an album."
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シングルカットさせないし
➔ Causative voice (V-させる) / Negative causative (V-させない)
➔ The causative form 「V-させる」 (or 「V-させる」 for godan verbs, 「V-させる」 for ichidan verbs) means "to make someone do V" or "to let someone do V." The negative form 「"V-させない"」 means "not to make someone do V" or "not to let someone do V." Here, it expresses the speaker's refusal to allow their feelings to be "single-cut." The 「し」 again adds a supplementary reason.
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もっと普通の声で歌えばいいのに
➔ Verb-ba form + いいのに (should have done Verb / I wish Verb would happen)
➔ The construction 「"V-ばいいのに"」 is used to express regret, disappointment, or a wish that something different had happened or would happen. It suggests that a particular action or state would be better, but it's not the case. It often implies a critical or lamenting tone, similar to "It would be good if V, but..." or "Why don't you V...?" Here, it means "(It would be good if you) sang with a more normal voice, but (you don't or can't)."
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あんな声しか出せないから
➔ Noun + しか + Negative verb (only N, cannot do anything else)
➔ The pattern 「Noun + "しか" + Negative verb」 (e.g., 「～しか～ない」) means "only ~ and nothing else." It emphasizes exclusivity or limitation. Here, 「"あんな声しか出せない"」 means "can only produce/sing with that kind of voice (and no other)."
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もう少し我慢して聴いてあげようかなって
➔ Verb-te form + あげる (do for someone) + Verb-volitional form + かな (wonder if I should) + って (informal quotation)
➔ This phrase combines several elements. 「"聴いてあげる"」 indicates doing something for the benefit of someone else (listening for their sake). 「"聴いてあげようかな"」 expresses mild indecision or a tentative thought ("I wonder if I should listen for their sake"). 「"って"」 is an informal particle for quoting or expressing a thought, similar to 「～と」. The entire phrase expresses the speaker's hesitant thought about doing something for someone else's sake, implying a sense of charity or reluctant effort.
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社会の窓の中でじっとしてろ
➔ Verb-te form + いろ (casual imperative of V-ている)
➔ 「"V-ていろ"」 is a casual and direct imperative form derived from the -ている form. It instructs someone to "continue doing V" or "remain in the state of V-ing." It is a strong, informal command, typically used among close friends or by someone in a superior position. Here, 「"じっとしてろ"」 means "stay still" or "remain quiet/motionless."
