We are young – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: King & Prince

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into King & Prince's "We are young" to explore themes of youth, encouragement, and new beginnings. This gentle ballad, perfect for Japanese language learners, offers a supportive message that 'anytime is the starting line,' making it an inspiring and accessible song for understanding Japanese culture and values.

[English]

At the edge of the awakened sky

I look up, alone

Again and again

Stumbling and getting hurt

Because I step forward into an unseen tomorrow

We are young, we are young

At dusk, with friends

Waving goodbye, the shadows stretch

Quietly chasing the days behind

We are young

When in doubt, take the rugged path

Because a day younger than today won't come

Dyeing the town, the sun rises

We are young

The path I've chosen will surely

Push you forward

When in doubt, take the rugged path

Because a day younger than today won't come

Dyeing the town, the sun rises

We are young

The past me will surely

Push you forward

Only one in the world

A story begins

At the edge of the awakened sky

I look up, with you

[Japanese]

目覚めた空の果て

見上げて　一人

何度も　何度も

躓いて傷つくのは

見えない明日へと踏み出すから

We are young, we are young

夕暮れ　友に

手を振って伸びてく影

そっと背中を追いかけた日々

We are young

迷う時は険しい道へ

今日よりも若い日は来ないから

街を染め　陽が昇る

We are young

選んだ道がきっと

君の背中を押すよ

迷う時は険しい道へ

今日よりも若い日は来ないから

街を染め　陽が昇る

We are young

過去の自分がきっと

君の背中を押すよ

世界に一つだけ

始まるストーリー

目覚めた空の果て

見上げて　君と

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
目覚めた /mezameta/ B1	verb - to wake up
果て /hate/ B2	noun - edge, end, limit
見上げて /miagete/ B1	verb - to look up
躓いて /tsumazuite/ B2	verb - to stumble, to trip
傷つく /kizutsuku/ B1	verb - to get hurt, to be injured
明日 /ashita/ A1	noun - tomorrow
夕暮れ /yūgure/ B2	noun - evening, dusk
友 /tomo/ A1	noun - friend
影 /kage/ B1	noun - shadow
背中 /senaka/ B1	noun - back
迷う /mayou/ B1	verb - to get lost, to be confused
険しい /kewashii/ B2	adjective - steep, difficult
若い /wakai/ A1	adjective - young
陽 /hi/ B1	noun - sun, sunlight
昇る /noboru/ B1	verb - to rise, to ascend
選んだ /eranda/ B1	verb - to choose, to select
ストーリー /sutoorii/ B2	noun - story

Key Grammar Structures

• 何度も　何度も

  ➔ Repetition using 'も' for emphasis

  ➔ 'も' indicates "also" or "again," emphasizing repetition

• 見えない明日へと踏み出すから

  ➔ Use of 'から' indicating reason or cause

  ➔ 'から' means "because" or "since," indicating the reason for action

• 街を染め　陽が昇る

  ➔ Use of the verb '染める' in the 'を' object marker + 'て' form

  ➔ '染める' means "to dye" or "to color," with 'を' marking the object being dyed

• 君の背中を押すよ

  ➔ Verb '押す' in plain form + 'よ' for emphasis or assertion

  ➔ '押す' means "to push" or "to press," and 'よ' adds emphasis or assertion

• 世界に一つだけ

  ➔ Existence and uniqueness expressed with 'に' and 'だけ'

  ➔ 'に' indicates location or target, while 'だけ' means "only" or "just" emphasizing singularity

• 見上げて　一人

  ➔ Use of 'て' form of '見る' to connect actions

  ➔ 'て' form of verbs connects sequential actions, in this case 'to look up' and 'to be alone'

• 見上げて　一人

  ➔ Use of '一人' meaning 'alone' or 'by oneself'

  ➔ '一人' means "alone" or "by oneself," emphasizing being solitary