Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the world of Rakugo with Kenshi Yonezu's "死神," a song that not only introduces you to a centuries-old Japanese storytelling tradition but also enriches your understanding of Japanese culture and language. Experience the unique blend of traditional and modern elements, and discover the nuances of the Japanese language through its captivating lyrics and narrative.
Feeling like I want to die, just wandering around.
Unfortunately, I have no place to be.
Ajara Kamokuren, Tekere's party.
Annoying, that octopus that keeps bothering me.
I can't take this nonsense anymore, just wandering around.
With bad money, where am I going?
Ajara Kamokuren, Tekere's party.
So where should I start and where should I go?
It's good to see someone peeking at the end of suffering.
I want to see the face of someone who flies, slips, cries, and screams.
After all, we're just joining the crowd.
Please help me.
I just got a little tangled up, my eyes are blinded.
Please help me.
Stop saying such ridiculous things and just show some mercy.
Ah, the fire is going out, waiting for dawn.
Ah, it was about to get interesting.
Key Vocabulary
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死 /し/ B2 |
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気持ち /きもち/ B1 |
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悪銭 /あくせん/ B2 |
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仲間 /なかま/ A2 |
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火 /ひ/ A1 |
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夜明け /よあけ/ B1 |
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面白い /おもしろい/ B1 |
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助けて /たすけて/ A2 |
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滑る /すべる/ B1 |
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泣く /なく/ A1 |
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顔 /かお/ A1 |
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終わる /おわる/ A2 |
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行く /いく/ A1 |
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待つ /まつ/ A1 |
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言う /いう/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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いつになりゃ終わる？
➔ Use of the question phrase 'いつになりゃ' combining 'いつ' (when) with 'になりゃ' (casual form of 'になる' + 'ゃ' for emphasis), asking 'when will it end?'
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たら
➔ Conditional form 'たら' meaning 'if' or 'when', used to indicate hypothetical or future conditions.
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～どこへ行く
➔ Use of the particle 'へ' to indicate direction, combined with 'どこ' (where) and the verb '行く' (to go), forming 'where to go'.
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抱えどこへ行く
➔ Using '抱え' as the continuative form of '抱える' (to carry, to hold), coupled with 'どこへ行く', to express 'where one is heading while carrying'.
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～の果てに
➔ The phrase 'の果てに' means 'at the end of...' or 'after...', indicating the result or conclusion of an action or process.
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～顔が見たい
➔ Using the phrase ‘顔が見たい’, where ‘顔’ (face) is the subject, ‘が’ is the subject marker, and ‘見たい’ (want to see), expressing a desire to see someone's face.
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～の仲間入り
➔ The phrase ‘の仲間入り’ means ‘joining the group’ or ‘becoming a member of...’, with ‘の’ connecting to the noun ‘仲間入り’ (membership, joining).
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