Lyrics & Translation
Discover 'Straight Line' by Kep1er, a dynamic J-pop track that takes you on a journey of unwavering determination. Its powerful lyrics and mature sound offer a fantastic opportunity to delve into the nuances of Japanese song structure and vocabulary, making it an engaging way to enhance your language learning while enjoying an upbeat and meaningful anthem.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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run /rʌn/ A1 |
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dream /driːm/ A2 |
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energy /ˈɛnərdʒi/ B1 |
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light /laɪt/ A2 |
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stop /stɒp/ A1 |
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future /ˈfjuːtʃər/ B1 |
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move /muːv/ A1 |
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cheer /tʃɪr/ B1 |
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way /weɪ/ A1 |
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line /laɪn/ A1 |
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sound /saʊnd/ A2 |
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shining /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/ B2 |
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wait /weɪt/ A1 |
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grab /ɡræb/ B1 |
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believe /bɪˈliːv/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Let's run
➔ Use of the imperative form with 'Let's' to make a suggestion or proposal.
➔ 'Let's' is a contraction of 'Let us', used to give a suggestion inclusive of the speaker.
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Don't stop
➔ Imperative form with 'Don't' to give a negative command or encouragement.
➔ 'Don't' is a contraction of 'Do not', used here as a negative command encouraging persistence.
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We’re Kep1er
➔ Use of the present continuous tense for emphasis on the current state or identity.
➔ 'We're' is a contraction of 'We are', indicating the current identity or group membership.
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달려나가자 손을 잡고
➔ Imperative form combined with a conjunction to suggest an action of running together.
➔ '달려나가자' is an imperative form meaning 'Let's run forward', combined with '손을 잡고' meaning 'holding hands'.
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역경도 짜릿하지
➔ Use of the adjective '짜릿하지' (exciting, thrilling) to describe overcoming adversity as thrilling.
➔ '짜릿하지' is an adjective meaning 'thrilling' or 'exciting', emphasizing the excitement of overcoming difficulties.
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믿고 Kep 1 going on
➔ Use of the verb '믿고' (believe) in the imperative or connective form to express trust and encouragement.
➔ '믿고' is the imperative or connective form of '믿다' (to believe), used here to encourage trust in the journey.
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