Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the emotional depth of BOYFRIEND's "Janus" to explore themes of hidden sorrow and resilient smiles. The song's poignant lyrics and mature musicality offer a unique lens into Korean expressions of complex emotions during goodbyes. Learning the lyrics can help you grasp nuanced vocabulary related to feelings, relationships, and internal conflict in Korean, while appreciating the dramatic and sophisticated narrative woven into its pop structure.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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웃다 /utda/ A1 |
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눈물 /nunmul/ A2 |
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기억 /gieok/ B1 |
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마음 /maeum/ B1 |
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다치다 /dachida/ B1 |
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참다 /chamda/ B1 |
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안다 /anda/ A2 |
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입술 /ipsul/ A2 |
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주인 /juin/ B2 |
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힘 /him/ A1 |
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가슴 /gaseum/ A2 |
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작은 /jageun/ A1 |
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뜨겁다 /tteugeobda/ B1 |
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밝다 /balgda/ B1 |
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한숨 /hansum/ B2 |
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다 /da/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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이제 웃고 있지만 애써 참고 있어 난
➔ Conjunctive clause with "지만" (but)
➔ "지만" is used to contrast two ideas, meaning "but" or "however."
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눈물을 모두 쏟고 있어 난
➔ Use of "고 있다" to indicate ongoing action
➔ "고 있다" is a grammatical structure in Korean used to express an ongoing action or state.
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속고 있는 거야 넌 괜찮다는 내 말에
➔ Use of "는 거야" for explanation or emphasis
➔ "는 거야" is a conversational grammatical pattern used to clarify or emphasize information.
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그 애가 다쳐 나 땜에 다쳐
➔ Use of "나+에" to indicate causative or reason
➔ "나+에" is a grammatical construction in Korean indicating the cause, reason, or effect.
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끝까지 너의 웃음만을 보고 싶고
➔ Use of "만을" to specify "only" or "solely"
➔ "만을" emphasizes exclusivity, meaning "only" or "solely."
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내 속을 감춰 널 위해 감춰
➔ Use of "을/를 위해" to indicate purpose or for someone else
➔ "을/를 위해" is a grammatical expression used to indicate purpose or that something is for someone else.
Album: JANUS
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