Lyrics & Translation
Dive into SixTONES' "Stargaze," a powerful youth anthem that encourages listeners to chase their dreams and embrace the present moment. Learning the lyrics of "Stargaze" offers a unique opportunity to explore poetic Japanese language, as the song features profound and dramatic lyrical choices by acclaimed songwriter Yojiro Noda of RADWIMPS. The song's blend of strong, emotional vocals with a rock-inspired sound makes it a captivating piece for language learners and music enthusiasts alike.
It is my time
A
It is your time
A
It is our time
We need to find
My whole, got to
I was born
Towards that sky
I tried flying out
Spreading out the map
Spreading my wings
Yeah~ yeah~ yeah~
Every time
I fell
And my heart
That is
Of a rainbow
The beauty
I felt
I know
Everything
A
It is my time
A
It is your time
A
It is our time
We need to find
Key Vocabulary
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time /taɪm/ A1 |
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need /niːd/ A1 |
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find /faɪnd/ A2 |
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whole /hoʊl/ B1 |
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umare /ɯmaɾe/ B1 |
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kita /kʲitɑ/ B1 |
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sora /soɾɑ/ A1 |
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mukatte /mɯkɑtːe/ B2 |
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tobidashite /tobidɑʃitɛ/ B2 |
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chizu /t͡ɕit͡sɯ/ A2 |
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hiroge /çiɾoɡe/ B1 |
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tsubasa /tsɯbɑsɑ/ B2 |
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fell /fɛl/ A2 |
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heart /hɑːrt/ A2 |
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niji /nid͡ʑi/ B1 |
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utsukushisa /ɯt͡sɯkɯɕisɑ/ B2 |
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kanjita /kɑnd͡ʑitɑ/ B1 |
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know /noʊ/ A1 |
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everything /ˈɛvriˌθɪŋ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Umarete kita
➔ Past tense of 'umareru' + 'kita' (come)
➔ This phrase means "(we) were born". The 'kita' adds a sense of completion or realization to the act of being born. It's not just *being* born, but *having come into being*.
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Chizu wo hiroge
➔ Verb 'hirogeru' (to spread) in the imperative form + 'wo' (direct object marker)
➔ This means "Spread the map!" The 'wo' particle marks 'chizu' (map) as the direct object of the verb 'hiroge' (spread). It's a direct command.
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Tsubasa hirogete
➔ Noun 'tsubasa' (wings) + verb 'hirogeru' (to spread) in the te-form + 'e' (direction marker)
➔ This translates to "Spread your wings!" or "Spread wings towards..." The 'te-form' + 'e' construction indicates a direction or purpose. It's like saying 'by spreading your wings, go towards...'
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Niji no utsukushisa kanjita
➔ Noun 'niji' (rainbow) + possessive particle 'no' + noun 'utsukushisa' (beauty) + verb 'kanjiru' (to feel) in past tense + 'ta' (past tense marker)
➔ This means "(I) felt the beauty of the rainbow". 'Niji no utsukushisa' is a noun phrase meaning "the beauty of the rainbow". The 'ta' indicates a completed action in the past.
