W/X/Y – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: Tani Yuuki
• Album: Memories

Lyrics & Translation

Learning Japanese with Tani Yuuki's "W/X/Y" is a dive into the heart of modern J-Pop romance. The song uses simple, conversational language to paint a picture of daily life and love, making it accessible for learners to pick up natural phrases and expressions. Its clever title, based on chromosomes, and its heartfelt, relatable lyrics about growing together make it a special song that beautifully captures a contemporary view of love in Japan.

[English]

The sound of the TV blaring on

Today’s the day I finally do the laundry that's been piling up

Even if the weather's clear, I decide not to step outside

Let's toast with some lame snacks and alcohol

Two people—bittersweet and sweet, too

Even if we don't always see eye to eye

We lean into each other

Let's try shifting a little

The sun you gave me

Won't be hidden by the moon

Keeping shining, singing melodies that won't weaken

Playful, slowly flowing day

We've gone beyond just loving

Like-minded, just like this

I want to keep laughing until we're old

Without you, it's a lonely, lonely day

Falling asleep in a dream

Because I'll wake you up with a morning call

I'll keep you safe from nightmares, Baby

Following the footprints I left when I took my shoes off

Suddenly sneaking up behind and hugging you

If I do it over and over, I might forget

Turning around makes me realize that each day isn't normal

Our cells are connected

Entwined in something special

Living while savoring that feeling, in the noon haze

Breath escaping, body heat

Not missing even a tiny bit

Etching sweet memories into my mind

Playful, slowly flowing day

We've gone beyond just loving

Like-minded, just like this

I want to keep laughing until we're old

Without you, it's a lonely, lonely day

Falling asleep in a dream

Because I'll wake you up with a morning call

I'll keep you safe from nightmares, Baby

Hold my hand tightly, don't let go

Sorry, I just want to stay close to you

Our feelings are mutual, right?

Hey, it's all fair

Misunderstandings and wrong turns happen

Things don't go as planned—sadness, too

Let's share the worries, split them in two

It's not goodbye, just hope

Always avoid being self-centered

Without you, I'm still somewhere

Unable to move forward

And I want to tell you thanks

From now on, I'll support you

Even if it makes you go 'Wow', I’ll do it

Because my love keeps growing, day by day

When we're face to face, for some reason

It's hard to be completely honest, sorry

Playful, slowly flowing day

We've gone beyond just loving

Like-minded, just like this

I want to keep laughing until we're old

Without you, it's a lonely, lonely day

Falling asleep in a dream

Because I'll wake you up with a morning call

I'll keep you safe from nightmares, Baby

[Japanese]

垂れ流したテレビの音

溜めてしまった洗濯物は今日こそ

晴れでもあえて外には出ないでいよう

映えないスナックとアルコールで乾杯をしよう

2人酸いも甘いも

噛み合わないとしても

お互い寄り添うように

少しずらしてみようよ

君がくれた太陽

月で隠れないよう

輝き弛まぬように歌うメロディ

戯れる Slowly flowing day

愛してるも通り越して

似た者同士こうして

年老いるまで笑っていたいね

君がいなきゃ lonely lonely day

夢の中 Fall asleep in bed.

起こすから morning call で

I'll protect you from nightmares, Baby

脱ぎっぱなしの足跡辿ると

不意をついて後ろから抱きつくの

つい、繰り返すと忘れてしまいそうになるよ

振り返ると日々が当たり前じゃないこと

2人対の細胞

絡み合う特別を

噛み締めて生きたいと思ったまどろみ抱く正午

吐息、漏れた体温

微塵も逃さないよう

頭の中刻む甘いメモリー

戯れる Slowly flowing day

愛してるも通り越して

違う者同士こうして

年老いるまで笑っていたいね

君がいなきゃ lonely lonely day

夢の中 Fall asleep in bed

起こすから morning call で

I'll protect you from nightmares, Baby

重ねた手はね離さないでいて

ごめん、これそばに居たいだけだね

抱えた想いはお互い様でしょ

ほら、おあいこでしょ

すれ違い、間違いもあるし

筋書き通り行かない打診、悲しみだって

半分こにしよう

別れじゃない希望

独りよがりにならないように、いつも

君がいなきゃ今もどこかで

動けないままの僕で

ありがとうを伝えたいのです

これからは僕が支えてくって

呆れてしまうくらいにね

愛が増していく day by day

面と向かうとどうしても

素直になれないな、ごめんね

戯れる Slowly flowing day

愛してるも通り越して

似た者同士こうして

年老いるまで笑っていたいね

君がいなきゃ lonely lonely day

夢の中 Fall asleep in bed.

起こすから morning call で

I'll protect you from nightmares, Baby

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
音 /on/ A1	noun - sound
洗濯物 /sentakumono/ B1	noun - laundry
晴れ /hare/ A2	noun - clear weather
乾杯 /kanpai/ B1	verb - to toast (with drinks)
太陽 /taiyō/ A1	noun - sun
月 /tsuki/ A1	noun - moon
輝き /kagayaki/ B2	noun - shine, brilliance
夢 /yume/ A1	noun - dream
日々 /hibi/ B1	noun - days, daily life
愛 /ai/ A1	noun - love
体温 /tai-on/ B2	noun - body temperature
想い /omoi/ B1	noun - thought, feeling
抱く /daku/ B1	verb - to embrace, to hold
支える /sasaeru/ B2	verb - to support
笑う /warau/ A1	verb - to laugh
孤独 /kodoku/ B2	noun - loneliness

Key Grammar Structures

• 僕が支えてくって

  ➔ Use of the informal volitional form with 'くる' (kurō) meaning 'to do something for oneself or others' in a colloquial way.

  ➔ The phrase "僕が支えてくって" shows the **volitional** intention of the speaker, implying a willingness or decision to support someone.

• 愛してるも通り越して

  ➔ Use of the verb "通り越す" (to sopra pass), meaning 'to go beyond' or 'to transcend' a certain state or feeling.

  ➔ The phrase "愛してるも通り越して" uses "通り越す" to express surpassing or going beyond the simple feeling of love, emphasizing a deeper connection.

• 年老いるまで笑っていたいね

  ➔ Use of the volitional form "いたい" (want to) combined with "まで" (until) to express the desire to continue doing something until a future point.

  ➔ The phrase "年老いるまで笑っていたいね" expresses the **desire** to keep smiling until old age, using "いたい" (want to) with "まで" (until).

• 起こすから morning call で

  ➔ Use of the causative form "起こす" (to wake someone up) indicating the speaker will do the action, combined with "から" (because, so) and "で" (by means of) to specify how.

  ➔ The phrase "起こすから morning call で" uses "起こす" in causative form to mean 'to wake someone up,' with "から" indicating reason and "で" specifying the method (by morning call).