The One – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: EXILE SHOKICHI

Lyrics & Translation

Learning Japanese through "The One" by EXILE SHOKICHI offers a heartfelt way to connect with the language of love and commitment. The song's clear and emotive lyrics about finding your special person make it an ideal and touching piece for language learners to explore expressions of love and dedication. What makes this song special is its creation story; written for a wedding magazine, it genuinely captures the essence of a happy union, providing a beautiful cultural and linguistic lesson.

[English]

Softly, as if being guided,

Almost naturally, I was able to touch you, my Love

Within the days we've shared together

I just want to be with you—that’s the answer

But when it really matters, words suddenly hide in our hearts, silent

So I want to tell you, I want to vow

My beloved, my only one

The encounter between just one and one

Can be called a miracle—our love story

When you smile, when you hesitate,

I’m there for all of it. Oh

I believe... I believe...

Forever and always

I believe... I believe...

You're the only one forever

Honestly, we probably kept missing each other many times

In the midst of reckless selfishness and familiarity

Loving you so much, somehow

The more I love you, the more anxiety sneaks in—am I right?

So from yesterday, today, to tomorrow—

I want to be gentler than you’ve ever known

Kissing you sleeping beside me, I wish for... my only one

Walking this path with just one, one person, never letting go

Let's walk together

In this bustling city, busy days,

But still, there’s a thrill here, oh

I believe... I believe...

Anywhere

I believe... I believe...

You're the only one forever

This isn’t just a fleeting moment—it's the beginning of happiness

Let's live together in this vast world, starting from this small door

Let’s live this life together

I love you

The encounter between just one and one

Can be called a miracle—our love story

When you smile, when you hesitate,

I’m there for all of it. Oh

I believe... I believe...

Forever and always

I believe... I believe...

You're the only one forever

[Japanese]

そっと導かれるように

まるで自然に キミに触れられた My Love

重ねあった日々の中で

一緒にいたい それが答えなんだ

だけど肝心な時にはいつでも 言葉は不意に心に隠れ黙ってた

だから伝えたい 誓いたい

愛する人よ　My only one

たった1つの1人と1人の出会いが

奇跡と呼びあえる Love story

キミが笑う時 キミが迷う時

そのすべてに僕がいる Oh

I believe...　I believe...

いつまでも

I believe...　I believe...

You're the only one forever

きっと何度もすれ違った

行き過ぎたわがままと馴れ合いの中で

愛し過ぎるほど何故か

不安が付きまとうのはセオリー？

だから昨日より 今日よりも明日

キミが知る何よりも優しくなりたい

隣で眠るキミにキスして願う•••My only one

たった1つの1人と1人のこの道を

手を離さずに歩こう

慌ただしい街 忙しい日々

でもときめきはあるここにOh

I believe...　I believe...

どこまでも

I believe...　I believe...

You're the only one forever

これは一瞬の出来事じゃなく幸せの幕開け

小さな入り口の広大な世界を

共に生きよう

I love you

たった1つの1人と1人の出会いが

奇跡と呼びあえる Love story

キミが笑う時 キミが迷う時

そのすべてに僕がいる Oh

I believe...　I believe...

いつまでも

I believe...　I believe...

You're the only one forever

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
導く /みちびく/ B1	verb - to guide
愛 /あい/ A2	noun - love
奇跡 /きせき/ B2	noun - miracle
心 /こころ/ A2	noun - heart/mind
出会い /であい/ B1	noun - encounter/meeting
優しい /やさしい/ A2	adjective - kind/gentle
信じる /しんじる/ B1	verb - to believe
道 /みち/ A1	noun - road/path
街 /まち/ A1	noun - town/street
時 /とき/ A1	noun - time
願う /ねがう/ B1	verb - to wish
未来 /みらい/ B2	noun - future
幸せ /しあわせ/ A2	noun - happiness
出発 /しゅっぱつ/ B1	noun - departure
物語 /ものがたり/ B2	noun - story

Key Grammar Structures

• そっと導かれるように

  ➔ Passive form + ように (like/as if)

  ➔ Expresses doing something 'as if' or 'like' being guided.

• だけど肝心な時にはいつでも

  ➔ だけど (but) + noun + に + いつでも (anytime, always)

  ➔ Indicates contrast and emphasizes 'at any time'.

• だから昨日より 今日よりも明日

  ➔ だから (therefore/because) + noun + より (more than)

  ➔ 'Yori' is used to compare or indicate that someone or something is 'more' or 'less' than another.

• 小さな入り口の広大な世界を

  ➔ 小さな (small) + noun の + 広大な (vast) + noun

  ➔ Describes a small entrance leading into a vast world.

• 何故か 愛し過ぎるほど何故か

  ➔ 何故か (for some reason) + (repetition for emphasis)

  ➔ Expresses uncertainty or inexplicability, with repetition emphasizing the feeling.

• 息を離さずに歩こう

  ➔ 息を離さずに (without letting go of breath / continuously) + verb + こう (let's ...)

  ➔ Indicates doing something continuously or persistently.

• この道を 手を離さずに歩こう

  ➔ この道を + 手を離さずに + 歩こう (let's walk without letting go of the hand)

  ➔ Encourages moving forward while maintaining a close connection.