Lyrics & Translation
Explore the rich soundscape of King Gnu's "TWILIGHT!!!", a captivating blend of 80s synth and Afrobeat rhythms created for the Detective Conan movie . Dive into the Japanese language and culture through its evocative lyrics about fleeting moments and enduring hope, perfect for intermediate learners .
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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行かない /ɪkangai/ A2 |
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足りない /tɯrɪnai/ B1 |
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泣かない /nakɯnai/ A2 |
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明けない /akɛnai/ B1 |
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刹那 /setsɯna/ C1 |
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春夏秋冬 /ʃɯnkaɕɯɯdoɯ/ A2 |
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果敢ない /kɯkanai/ B2 |
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点 /tɛn/ A1 |
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繋いで /tsɯnaidɛ/ B1 |
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夜空 /jozoɯ/ A2 |
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正体 /ʃodai/ B2 |
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ちっぽけ /tɕipoke/ B1 |
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他愛ない /tawaiɲai/ B2 |
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アリバイ /aribai/ B2 |
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途方もない /tohoɯmoɲai/ C1 |
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届かない /todoɡanai/ B1 |
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醒めない /sɛmɛnai/ B1 |
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踊れ /odɯrɛ/ A2 |
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生き抜いて /ɪkinɯɪtɛ/ B1 |
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耳を澄まして /mɪmɪwo sɯmasitɛ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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行かない行かない行かないで
➔ Imperative form + で (de)
➔ The 「ないで (naide)」 form means "please don't". It's a softer version of the direct negative imperative.
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明けない明けない夜はないわ
➔ Negative form of verb + は (wa) + ない (nai)
➔ This is a common Japanese expression meaning "There is no...that doesn't...". In this case, it translates to "There isn't a night that doesn't dawn."
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「さあどうしたい?」
➔ さあ (Saa) + question word + verb in plain form + たい (tai) + です (desu)
➔ さあ (saa) is an interjection used to prompt action or thought. どうしたい (doushitai) means 'What do you want to do?' The たい (tai) suffix indicates desire.
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悔やんでも帰っては来ないならBYE BYE BYE
➔ Verb in て form + も (mo) + verb.
➔ 悔やんでも (kuyandemo) means "even if you regret" or "even if you are regretful". The structure 'verb-te form + も' means 'even if/though'. In this case, even if you regret, it will not return.
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もう届かない過去は思い出の侭
➔ Noun + の (no) + 侭 (mama)
➔ 思い出の侭 (omoide no mama) means "as memories". 侭 (mama) means "as is" or "in the state of".
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あなたとわたしのNIGHT FLIGHT!!!
➔ Noun + と (to) + Noun + の (no) + Noun
➔ あなたとわたし (anata to watashi) means "you and I". の (no) acts as a possessive or linking particle.
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如何なる運命だろうが
➔ 如何なる (Ikanaru) + Noun + だろうが (darouga)
➔ 如何なる (ikanaru) means "whatever" or "any kind of". だろうが (darouga) adds the nuance of "no matter what". So the phrase means "no matter what kind of fate".
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