Lyrics & Translation
Discover the art of thoughtful communication through 'Buntsu' by imase and Yumi Matsutoya. This song, with its gentle Bossa Nova rhythm and conversational lyrics, offers a unique way to learn Japanese by following a dialogue between two people getting to know each other. It's a special song that reminds us of the beauty of taking our time in a fast-paced world, making it a rewarding experience for both language learners and music lovers.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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子供 /kodomo/ A1 |
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戻る /modoru/ A2 |
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好きな /suki na/ A1 |
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映画 /eiga/ A2 |
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本 /hon/ A1 |
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会話 /kaiwa/ A2 |
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イメージ /imēji/ B1 |
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趣味 /shumi/ A2 |
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ドキドキ /dokidoki/ B1 |
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メール /mēru/ A2 |
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ルート /rūto/ B1 |
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遠回り /tōmawari/ B1 |
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小説 /shōsetsu/ A2 |
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あらすじ /ārasuji/ B2 |
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背伸び /senobi/ B2 |
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ひらきなおる /hirakinaoru/ C1 |
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待ち合わせ /machiawase/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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もしも子供のころに戻って 何か出来るのなら 何をしたいですか?
➔ Moshimo... no nara (Hypothetical Conditional)
➔ 「**Moshimo**」 emphasizes "moshi" (if), expressing a strong or less likely hypothetical situation. 「**Dekiru no nara**」 combines the potential form 「出来る」 (can do) with 「のなら」 (if that's the case), setting a hypothetical condition. It's often used for strong or less probable assumptions.
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あなたの好きな、 映画や本のこと 休みにしたいこと
➔ ~koto (Nominalizer)
➔ Adding 「**koto**」 after a verb or adjective phrase allows you to treat its content as a noun. Here, it nominalizes phrases like "things you like (movies or books)" and "things you want to do on your day off," expressing them as abstract "matters" or "facts."
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教えてあげないわ
➔ ~te ageru (Benefactive Verb)
➔ 「~**te ageru**」 expresses the nuance that the speaker does something for the benefit of the listener or provides a favor. Here, it's in the negative form "oshiete agenai," meaning "I won't tell (for your benefit)." 「wa」 is a feminine or soft emphatic sentence-ending particle, or can be assertive.
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イメージしてからね
➔ ~te kara (Sequence of actions / Condition)
➔ Adding 「**kara**」 after the te-form of a verb indicates a sequence of actions ("after doing X, then Y") or a condition where the next action occurs only after the previous one is completed. Here, it implies "after you imagine (then let's talk)."
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メール越しにあなたを知りたいな
➔ ~goshi ni (Across / Through / Via)
➔ 「~**goshi ni**」 indicates something on the other side of an obstruction, or doing something through or via something else. Here, it expresses the desire to get to know the other person "via the medium of email."
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いつか地球を離れるとして
➔ ~to shite (Assuming / Supposing that)
➔ 「~**to shite**」 is used to state a premise or a hypothetical condition, meaning "assuming that..." or "if we suppose that...". It sets up a scenario for discussion or further thought. This usage often implies that the speaker is considering a specific situation.
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会えなくなりそう
➔ ~sou (Looks like / Seems like)
➔ 「~**sou**」 is attached to the stem of a verb or i-adjective (or na-adjective + そう) to express that something "looks like" or "seems like" it will happen or is in a certain state, based on observation. Here, 「会えなくなりそう」 means "it looks like I won't be able to meet (you) anymore."
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そのうちにバレちゃう
➔ ~chau (Casual contraction of ~te shimau)
➔ 「~**chau**」 is a casual, contracted form of 「~te shimau」. It indicates that an action is completed, often with a nuance of regret, unintended outcome, or simply completion. Here, 「バレちゃう」 (from バレてしまう) means "it will end up being found out" or "it will be exposed (unintentionally/unfortunately)."
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わかってもらいたいひと しかってもらいたいひと
➔ ~te moraitai (Want someone to do something for me)
➔ 「~**te moraitai**」 expresses the speaker's desire for someone else to perform an action for their benefit. It's a combination of the te-form, 「もらう」 (to receive), and 「たい」 (want). Here, 「わかってもらいたいひと」 means "a person whom I want to understand me," and 「しかってもらいたいひと」 means "a person whom I want to scold me."
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貴方の声で聞く為に
➔ ~tame ni (In order to / For the purpose of)
➔ 「~**tame ni**」 is used to express the purpose or reason for an action. When preceding a verb, it is attached to the plain form of the verb. Here, it means "in order to hear (the previous stories) in your voice."
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ゆっくり歩かせて
➔ ~saseru (Causative form)
➔ 「~**saseru**」 is the causative form of a verb, meaning "to make/let someone do something." It can express permission or compulsion. Here, 「歩かせて」 (from 歩かせる) in a request context implies "please let me walk slowly" or "allow me to walk slowly."
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