Lyrics & Translation
Learning Japanese through "Mikansei" offers a unique window into the lyrical expression of complex and intense emotions. The song's direct and often contradictory language provides a great opportunity to understand how feelings like love, pain, and inner turmoil are conveyed in Japanese pop music. What makes this song special for learners is its raw honesty, moving beyond simple phrases to explore the nuances of a conflicted heart, a universal theme that resonates deeply.
Key Vocabulary
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愛 /ai/ A1 |
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逃げる /nigeru/ A2 |
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壊す /kowasu/ B1 |
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過去 /kako/ B1 |
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感情 /kanjō/ B2 |
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世界 /sekai/ A2 |
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自由 /jiyū/ B2 |
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泣く /naku/ A2 |
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傷 /kizu/ B1 |
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幸せ /shiawase/ A2 |
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夢 /yume/ A1 |
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良い /yoi/ A1 |
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決める /kimeru/ B1 |
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見せる /miseru/ B1 |
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正常 /seijō/ C1 |
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押し寄せる /oshiyoseru/ C2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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壊して欲しいよ 全部 全部
➔ Verb + てほしい (te hoshii) - to want someone to do something
➔ This structure expresses a desire for someone to perform the action.
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僕はなんて 未完成
➔ なんて - used for emphasizing or expressing surprise or utterance about a state
➔ This particle adds emphasis or astonishment regarding the preceding noun or phrase.
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どうしたら良いか分からないんだ
➔ どうしたら - idiomatic expression meaning 'what should I do' or 'how to'
➔ This phrase asks or reflects on what actions to take or how to proceed.
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終わりたい 終われない
➔ 終わりたい - verb in たい form to express 'want to end'
➔ The verb in たい form expresses a desire to perform the action, in this case 'to end'.
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記憶は脆過ぎたみたい
➔ は - topic marker, indicating 'memory' is the topic of the sentence
➔ The particle は marks the topic of the sentence, in this case 'memory', and the phrase suggests it was 'too fragile'.
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好きだよ 好きだよ 好きだよ
➔ だ - copula in plain form, used to assert 'be' or 'like' in informal speech
➔ The copula だ is used here to assert the statement 'I like you' in a casual manner.
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家入レオ
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Borderless
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空と青
家入レオ
未完成
家入レオ
もし君を許せたら
家入レオ
ずっと、ふたりで
家入レオ
君がくれた夏
家入レオ
サブリナ
家入レオ
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