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この角 曲がったら 00:37
君がいるとなぜかわかった 00:42
陽射しの向こうから 00:49
ふいに近づく 00:54
予感がしたよ 00:57
本当の恋だから 01:01
不思議なことがある 01:03
偶然が続くのは 01:06
運命のヒントだろう 01:10
好きすぎて(好きすぎて) 01:14
好きすぎて(WOW WOW WOW・・・) 01:17
もう僕は(もう僕は) 01:20
君以外(君以外) 01:22
見えてない(WOW WOW WOW・・・) 01:24
未来の答えを 01:26
出逢った日から 01:32
探してる 01:36
好きすぎて(好きすぎて) 01:39
好きすぎて(WOW WOW WOW・・・) 01:41
この胸が(この胸が) 01:45
切なくて(切なくて) 01:46
苦しくて(WOW WOW WOW・・・) 01:47
あきらめかけても 01:51
また好きになる 01:55
希望的リフレイン 01:58
どこかよそよそしく 02:18
立ち話ですぐに別れた 02:23
せっかくのチャンスなのに 02:30
ただそれだけで 02:35
充分 02:38
だった 02:41
友達の友達じゃ 02:42
これ以上進めない 02:45
偶然はでもきっと 02:48
何度だってやってくる 02:51
君だけが(君だけが) 02:56
君だけが(WOW WOW WOW・・・) 02:59
冷静の(冷静の) 03:02
内側で(内側で) 03:04
揺さぶるんだ(WOW WOW WOW・・・) 03:05
瞼まぶたを閉じても 03:08
その微笑みが 03:13
離れない 03:17
君だけが(君だけが) 03:20
君だけが(WOW WOW WOW・・・) 03:23
生きている(生きている) 03:26
意味だって(意味だって) 03:28
知ったんだ(WOW WOW WOW・・・) 03:29
抑えようとしても 03:32
また想ってる 03:37
希望的リフレイン 03:40
好きすぎて 03:52
もう僕は 03:59
君以外 04:01
見えてない 04:02
どんなに願っても 04:05
叶わないこと 04:10
わかってる 04:14
君だけが(君だけが) 04:17
君だけが(WOW WOW WOW・・・) 04:20
気づかない(気づかない) 04:23
僕だけの(僕だけの) 04:25
花でいい(WOW WOW WOW・・・) 04:26
息をするその度 04:29
また好きになる 04:33
終わらないリフレイン 04:36
好きになる 04:40
希望的リフレイン 04:42

希望的リフレイン – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

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Dive into the world of Japanese pop music with AKB48's "希望的リフレイン" (Kibouteki Refrain)! This catchy and emotional song, featuring a powerful beat and heartfelt lyrics, offers a fantastic entry point for language learners. You can pick up common Japanese expressions of love and longing while enjoying its vibrant idol sound. Its memorable chorus and clear pronunciation make it special for anyone looking to learn Japanese through music.

[English]
Turning this corner,
Somehow I realize you're here,
Beyond the sunlight,
Suddenly approaching,
I had a feeling,
Because it’s true love,
There’s something strange,
When coincidences keep happening,
It’s probably a hint from fate,
I like you so much (so much),
I like you so much (WOW WOW WOW...),
I’m already (I’m already),
Only seeing (only seeing),
You (WOW WOW WOW...),
The answer for the future,
Since the day we met,
I’ve been searching,
I like you so much (so much),
I like you so much (WOW WOW WOW...),
My heart (my heart),
Feels so bittersweet,
It hurts so much (WOW WOW WOW...),
Even when I want to give up,
I end up falling again,
Hope’s refrain,
Somewhere distant and cold,
We talked briefly and parted ways,
Even though it’s such a precious chance,
Just that alone,
Is enough,
It was,
I can’t go any further,
With friends of friends,
But even coincidences,
Come countless times,
Only you (only you),
Only you (WOW WOW WOW...),
Inside my calmness (calmness),
It shatters (inside),
Even when I close my eyes (WOW WOW WOW...),
That smile,
Will never leave,
Only you (only you),
Only you (WOW WOW WOW...),
Are alive (alive),
It all has meaning (meaning),
I’ve come to understand (WOW WOW WOW...),
Even trying to hold back,
I keep thinking of you again,
Hope’s refrain,
I like you so much,
I’m already,
Just you (only you),
I can’t see anyone else,
No matter how much I wish,
It won’t come true,
I know that,
Only you (only you),
Only you (WOW WOW WOW...),
You don’t notice (don’t notice),
That’s only mine (only mine),
It’s okay to be just a flower (WOW WOW WOW...),
Every time I breathe,
I fall in love again,
An endless refrain,
Falling in love again,
Hope’s refrain.
Endless refrain.
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Key Vocabulary

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Vocabulary Meanings

/kado/

A2
  • noun
  • - corner

曲がった

/magatta/

B1
  • verb
  • - bent, curved

/きみ/

A2
  • noun
  • - you (informal)

陽射し

/ひざし/

B1
  • noun
  • - sunshine

予感

/よかん/

B2
  • noun
  • - premonition, hunch

/こい/

A2
  • noun
  • - love

不思議

/ふしぎ/

B2
  • adj/ noun
  • - mysterious, wonder

偶然

/ぐうぜん/

B2
  • noun
  • - coincidence, chance

運命

/うんめい/

B2
  • noun
  • - fate, destiny

好き

/すき/

A1
  • adj/noun
  • - like, love

未来

/みらい/

B1
  • noun
  • - future

答え

/こたえ/

A2
  • noun
  • - answer

出逢った

/deatta/

B1
  • verb
  • - met, encountered

探してる

/さがしてる/

B1
  • verb
  • - searching, looking for

/むね/

A2
  • noun
  • - chest, heart

切なくて

/せつなくて/

B2
  • adjective
  • - heartbreaking, heartbreaking

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Key Grammar Structures

  • 君がいるとなぜかわかった

    ➔ The use of 'と' indicates a conditional or quotative meaning.

    ➔ The phrase '君がいると' translates to 'if you are there', indicating a condition.

  • 好きすぎて(好きすぎて)

    ➔ The use of 'すぎて' indicates excessiveness.

    ➔ The phrase '好きすぎて' translates to 'loving too much', indicating an overwhelming feeling.

  • 未来の答えを探してる

    ➔ The use of 'を' indicates the direct object of the verb.

    ➔ The phrase '未来の答えを探してる' translates to 'searching for the answer to the future', where '答え' is the object.

  • あきらめかけても

    ➔ The use of 'かける' indicates an attempt or a tendency.

    ➔ The phrase 'あきらめかけても' translates to 'even if I am about to give up', indicating a struggle.

  • 運命のヒントだろう

    ➔ The use of 'だろう' indicates conjecture or assumption.

    ➔ The phrase '運命のヒントだろう' translates to 'it must be a hint of fate', expressing a belief.

  • どんなに願っても

    ➔ The use of 'どんなに' indicates emphasis on the extent of something.

    ➔ The phrase 'どんなに願っても' translates to 'no matter how much I wish', emphasizing the effort.

  • 冷静の内側で揺さぶるんだ

    ➔ The use of 'で' indicates the location or context of an action.

    ➔ The phrase '冷静の内側で揺さぶるんだ' translates to 'shaking inside calmly', indicating a contrast.