Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the world of Japanese romance with “ただ好きと言えたら” (Tada Suki to Ietara) by KERENMI and atarayo. This beautiful J-Pop ballad, the theme song for the hit film "Exchange Diary," offers a perfect blend of nostalgic melodies and heartfelt lyrics that explore the universal theme of first love and unspoken feelings. Learning Japanese through this song allows you to appreciate the nuanced expressions of emotion and the poetic simplicity often found in modern Japanese ballads, making it an engaging way to connect with the language and culture.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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指先 /yubisaki/ A2 |
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想い /omoii/ B1 |
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文字 /moji/ A2 |
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閉じ込め /tojikome/ B2 |
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浮かぶ /ukabu/ B1 |
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貴方 /anata/ A2 |
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輝いて /kagayaite/ B2 |
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彩り /irodori/ B1 |
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気づいて /kiduite/ B1 |
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見つめて /mitsumete/ B1 |
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愛おしい /itoshii/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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ただ好きと言えたら
➔ Conditional form using 'と' to express 'if' or 'when' (e.g., 'If I could just say I like you')
➔ The phrase 'と' is used to express a hypothetical condition, similar to 'if' in English.
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想いを文字に閉じ込めていくの
➔ Te-form + いく to show continuous action or progression (e.g., 'continue to put feelings into words')
➔ The verb form 'て + いく' indicates ongoing or gradual action, emphasizing continuation.
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気づいてしまえばもう
➔ Conditional form with 'ば' (if/when) used after the masu-stem of a verb (e.g., 'if you realize')
➔ The 'ば' form expresses a conditional situation, similar to 'if' or 'when' in English.
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明日に彩りをくれるの
➔ Formation with 'に' indicating the direction or recipient (e.g., 'gives color to tomorrow')
➔ The particle 'に' indicates the recipient or the point of effect of an action.
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見つめてただ「好きだ」と言えたなら
➔ Conditional form with 'たら' (if/when) used after the past tense to express 'if I could say I like you'
➔ The 'たら' form is used to express hypothetical scenarios with a sense of 'if' or 'when'.
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笑って明日を見に行こう
➔ Volitional form of '行く' (to go) to express 'let's go' or 'intend to go' (e.g., 'let's go see tomorrow')
➔ The volitional form '〜こう' expresses suggestion, intention, or an invitation to do something together.
Album:

聖者の行進
キタニタツヤ

踊
Ado

Beating Hearts
King & Prince

泡
King Gnu

イケナイコト
白間美瑠

Hot Hot Hot
東方神起

Over “Quartzer”
Shuta Sueyoshi, ISSA

私このままでいいのかな
BoA

ストレイ
岸田教団, THE明星ロケッツ

たいようの哀悼歌
Flower

だってアタシのヒーロー。
LiSA

Enter The Dungeon
SKY-HI

ブランケット・スノウ
Dream

花火
三代目 J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE

The A Team
Ed Sheeran

Affection
Cigarettes After Sex

Small Bump
Ed Sheeran

You Need Me, I Don't Need You
Ed Sheeran

Good Grief
Bastille

Le lac
Julien Doré
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