Lyrics & Translation
Learning Japanese with [Alexandros]'s "Wataridori" is a great way to connect with the emotional core of J-rock. The song's mix of Japanese and English lyrics offers a unique learning opportunity, allowing you to grasp the nuances of expressing ambition and perseverance. Its powerful melody and relatable message of chasing dreams make it a special and motivating song for any language learner.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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fly /flaɪ/ A2 |
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wings /wɪŋz/ A2 |
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dried /draɪd/ B1 |
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continue /kənˈtɪn.juː/ B1 |
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carry /ˈkæri/ B1 |
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home /hoʊm/ A1 |
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story /ˈstɔːri/ A2 |
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sing /sɪŋ/ A1 |
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cry /kraɪ/ A2 |
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future /ˈfjuːtʃər/ A2 |
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light /laɪt/ A1 |
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grow /ɡroʊ/ A1 |
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night /naɪt/ A1 |
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cry /kraɪ/ A2 |
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end /ɛnd/ A1 |
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day /deɪ/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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気にも留めない
➔ Negative form with '気にする' (to care, to pay attention)
➔ The phrase '気にも留めない' uses the negative form of '気にする' to indicate not to pay any attention or not to care about something.
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一人じゃない
➔ Negative form of '一人でない' (not alone)
➔ The phrase '一人じゃない' is the negative form of '一人でない,' meaning 'not alone' or 'not by oneself,' emphasizing companionship or support.
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羽ばたいて
➔ Imperative form of '羽ばたく' (to flap wings, to spread wings)
➔ The word '羽ばたいて' is the imperative form of '羽ばたく,' meaning 'to flap wings' or 'to spread wings,' used here as a call to action for flying or striving.
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運びたいから
➔ Volitional form with '運ぶ' (to carry, to transport) + たい to express 'want to carry/transport,' with 'から' indicating reason.
➔ The phrase '運びたいから' uses the volitional form '運びたい' (want to carry/transport) combined with 'から' to explain the reason for doing something, meaning 'because I want to carry' or 'since I want to transport.'
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ありもしないストーリー
➔ Adjective phrase 'ありもしない' (non-existent, imaginary) + noun 'ストーリー' (story)
➔ 'ありもしない' means 'non-existent' or 'imaginary,' used here to describe a story that does not exist or is fictional.
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舞い戻るよ
➔ Volitional form of '舞い戻る' (to return, to come back), with the sentence-ending 'よ' adding emphasis or assertion.
➔ The phrase '舞い戻るよ' uses the volitional form of '舞い戻る' (to return) combined with 'よ' to express a strong intention or assertion that 'I will come back.'
Album: ALXD
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