STILL – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: 東方神起

Lyrics & Translation

Learning Japanese through 'STILL' by Tohoshinki can be a beautiful and emotional experience. The song's clear and emotive vocals make it easier to follow the lyrics, which are filled with expressions of longing and nostalgia. The poignant theme of enduring love, even after separation, offers a glimpse into the cultural nuances of expressing deep emotions in Japanese music, making it a special and touching way to connect with the language.

[English]

The two of us in the photo, with innocent smiles, are still there

Not expecting a day like this to come, we chose matching tea

This unchanged terrace still has that nostalgic scent today

The tears come because of you

Invite me once more, laugh with me once more

If we could meet in this place again

I want to hold your hand and make a vow, but that's how it is...

Not being able to hear your voice, not being able to call your name

At least if we could meet in a dream, I would surely hold you tight

But not being able to see you, not being able to say I love you

It's maddeningly sad, a heart-wrenching... heart-wrenching love

ah... I just cried

ah... a heart-wrenching... heart-wrenching love

I try to mask the loneliness...

[Japanese]

あどけない笑顔を浮かべた　写真の中のふたりはまだ

こんな日が来るとは思わず　お揃いの紅茶を選んだ

変わらないこのテラスは今日も 懐かしい匂いがするけど

泣けてくんのは君のせいさ

もう一度誘って　もう一度笑って

僕たちがこの場所で出会えたなら

君の手握って誓いたいのに　そうなんだ...

君の声が聴けないなんて　君の名前呼べないなんて

せめて夢で会えたらきっと 君をギュッと抱きしめるんだ

だけど君に会えないなんて 愛してると言えないなんて

悲しいほど狂おしくって　切ない...切ない恋をした

ah...ただ泣いたんだ

ah...切ない...切ない恋をした

寂しさをごまかす…

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
笑顔 /えがお/ A2	noun - smile
写真 /しゃしん/ A2	noun - photo
紅茶 /こうちゃ/ A2	noun - black tea
匂い /におい/ B1	noun - smell
泣く /なく/ A2	verb - to cry
愛する /あいする/ B1	verb - to love
悲しい /かなしい/ B1	adjective - sad
切ない /せつない/ B2	adjective - painful, heart-wrenching
夢 /ゆめ/ A2	noun - dream
声 /こえ/ A2	noun - voice
手 /て/ A1	noun - hand
場所 /ばしょ/ B1	noun - place
出会う /であう/ B1	verb - to meet
抱きしめる /だきしめる/ B2	verb - to hug
狂おしい /くるおしい/ C1	adjective - crazy, mad
寂しさ /さびしさ/ B2	noun - loneliness

Key Grammar Structures

• まだ

  ➔ still, yet

  ➔ Used to indicate that an action or state continues up to the present moment.

• のは

  ➔ nominalizer + 'is', forming a noun phrase to emphasize or explain

  ➔ Used to convert a phrase into a noun clause that explains or emphasizes the previous statement.

• を

  ➔ particle marking the direct object of a verb

  ➔ Marks the direct object of a verb to show what the action is being done to.

• きっと

  ➔ surely, undoubtedly

  ➔ Expresses a strong belief or certainty that something will happen or is true.

• なんて

  ➔ expresses surprise, disdain, or emphasizes something, often followed by a statement

  ➔ Used to emphasize or express emotion about something, often with a feeling of disbelief or disdain.

• すら

  ➔ even, to the extent of

  ➔ Used to emphasize that even the most unlikely or minimal thing is true or relevant.

• 恋をした

  ➔ past tense of 'to love' (恋をする)

  ➔ Indicates that the subject experienced or engaged in love in the past.