トリセツ – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: 西野カナ

Lyrics & Translation

Learn Japanese through the catchy and relatable lyrics of Kana Nishino's "Torisetsu"! This playful song uses the concept of an instruction manual to teach you about relationships, emotions, and everyday expressions, offering a unique and fun way to improve your language skills while understanding Japanese culture .

[English]

Thank you for choosing someone like me

I really appreciate it

Please read this instruction manual carefully before use

Always handle me gently and correctly

Since this is a one-of-a-kind item, returns and exchanges are not accepted

Thank you for your understanding

...

I might suddenly become moody

Even if you ask why

I won't answer, but if you leave me alone, I'll get angry

I'm always sorry

But during those times, don't give up

Let's stick together to the end

If you compliment me regularly, I'll last longer

Like saying my nails are pretty

Notice even the small changes

Make sure to pay attention

But if I gain weight or something unnecessary

You don't need to notice that

If I start to feel a bit outdated

And you start to look around

Remember the day we first met

Think back to that day

I look forward to our future together

I may be like this, but please forgive me with a smile

Always cherish me

Because I'm your lifetime guarantee

...

Surprisingly, even a single flower

Can make my heart flutter

A little gift on an ordinary day

Is very effective

Sense is important

But even if it's short or clumsy

A letter makes me the happiest

If I get wet with tears

Gently wipe them away

Hold me tight and strong

Because only you can heal me

I look forward to our future together

I may be like this, but please nod and smile

Always cherish me

Because I'm your lifetime guarantee

Sometimes take me on a trip

On anniversaries, let's have a fancy dinner

Don't say it's not your style

Escort me coolly

With a big heart and deep love

Embrace it all

...

I look forward to our future together

I may be like this, but please forgive me with a smile

Always cherish me

Because I'm your lifetime guarantee

...

[Japanese]

このたびは、こんな私を選んでくれて

どうもありがとう

ご使用の前にこの取扱説明書をよく読んで

ずっと正しく優しく扱ってね

一点物につき返品交換は受け付けません

ご了承ください

急に不機嫌になることがあります

わけを聞いても

答えないくせにほっとくと怒ります

いつもごめんね

でも、そんな時は懲りずに

とことん付き合ってあげましょう

定期的に褒めると長持ちします

爪がきれいとか

小さな変化にも気づいてあげましょう

ちゃんと見ていて

でも、太ったとか余計なことは

気づかなくていいからね

もしも、少し古くなってきて

目移りするときは

二人が初めて出会った

あの日を思い出してね

これからもどうぞよろしくね

こんな私だけど笑って許してね

ずっと大切にしてね

永久保証の私だから

意外と一輪の花にも

キュンとします

何でもない日の

ちょっとしたプレゼントが効果的です

センスは大事

でも、短くても下手でも

手紙が1番嬉しいものよ

もしも、涙に濡れてしまったら

優しく拭きとって

ぎゅっと、強く抱きしめて

あなたにしか治せないから

これからもどうぞよろしくね

こんな私だけど笑ってうなずいて

ずっと、大切にしてね

永久保証の私だから

たまには旅行にもつれてって

記念日にはおしゃれなディナーを

柄じゃないと言わず

かっこ良くエスコートして

広い心と深い愛で

全部受け止めて

これからもどうぞよろしくね

こんな私だけど笑って許してね

ずっと、大切にしてね

永久保証の私だから

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
私 /わたし/ A1	noun - I, me
ありがとう /ありがとう/ A1	interjection - thank you
心 /こころ/ A2	noun - heart, mind
大切 /たいせつ/ A2	adjective - important, precious
旅行 /りょこう/ A2	noun - travel, trip
愛 /あい/ B1	noun - love
褒める /ほめる/ B1	verb - to praise
気づく /きづく/ B1	verb - to notice, to realize
強く /つよく/ B2	adverb - strongly
思い出す /おもいだす/ B2	verb - to remember, to recall
花 /はな/ A1	noun - flower
プレゼント /ぷれぜんと/ A2	noun - gift, present
怒る /おこる/ B1	verb - to get angry
受け止める /うけとめる/ B2	verb - to catch, to accept
保証 /ほしょう/ B2	noun - guarantee

Key Grammar Structures

• ずっと正しく優しく扱ってね

  ➔ The use of the te-form '扱って' combined with 'ね' to seek agreement or confirmation.

  ➔ The 'te' form of a verb is used to connect actions or make requests, and 'ね' seeks agreement or confirmation.

• 答えないくせにほっとくと怒ります

  ➔ The phrase 'くせに' indicates a stubborn or unreasonable attitude despite the fact; used to show frustration or criticism.

  ➔ 'くせに' is a grammar point used to express a sense of resentment or criticism towards someone's actions that are inconsistent with expectations.

• いっちょう物につき返品交換は受け付けません

  ➔ The phrase 'につき' indicates 'per' or 'regarding' a specific item or case.

  ➔ 'につき' is a formal expression meaning 'per' or 'regarding,' often used in rules or notices to specify applicability.

• いっぱいの花にもキュンとします

  ➔ The pattern 'にも' signifies 'even in' or 'even with' when emphasizing inclusiveness or contrast.

  ➔ 'にも' is used to emphasize that something applies even in cases where it might not be expected, adding a nuance of inclusiveness.

• 永久保証の私だから

  ➔ The noun '永久保証' (permanent guarantee) followed by 'の' indicates possession or a characteristic.

  ➔ 'の' is a possessive particle used to connect a noun to describe a characteristic or belonging.

• これからもどうぞよろしくね

  ➔ The adverb 'これからも' means 'from now on also' or 'continuously'.

  ➔ 'これからも' expresses ongoing continuity or support moving forward.

• 笑って許してね

  ➔ The verb '許して' is the te-form of '許す' (to forgive), combined with 'ね' to seek agreement or soft request.

  ➔ '許して' is a request to forgive, and the addition of 'ね' makes it a softer, more polite plea.