一目惚れ – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: 舟津真翔

Lyrics & Translation

Immerse yourself in the world of Japanese romance with "一目惚れ" (Hitomebore) by Manato Funatsu! This viral J-Pop hit, translating to "Love at First Sight," offers a vibrant and authentic glimpse into modern Japanese youth culture and expressions of love. By exploring its simple yet heartfelt lyrics, you can learn common romantic phrases and experience the energetic and positive emotions that resonate deeply with listeners across Japan. Its catchy melodies and relatable theme make it an ideal and enjoyable song for language learners to pick up new vocabulary and cultural nuances.

[English]

Since the moment I first saw you, from that very time

My heart was stolen away

My heartbeat just won’t stop

Your voice and face, all so precious to me

Sparkling hearts pounding high

Love, I thought, takes time slowly

To grow and nurture

But when I try to hold back this thrill

I just end up feeling it more intensely

I fell in love at first sight with you

Since the day we first met

Missing you, feeling so dear

I dedicate this love song

Every trivial day, too

Clear and bright, my youth

I’ll come to see you now

I need you now

Stay forever by my side

The day I gathered courage to talk to you

You suddenly turn around

I get mesmerized by you

It felt like time just stopped for a moment

I wish it could freeze just like this

On days I’ve got my hair and outfit all perfect

More than anyone, more than anything, I want to show you

I can't stop anymore

This feeling of “I love you”

Is dyeing into your color

I fell in love at first sight with you

Since the day we first met

Missing you, feeling so dear

I dedicate this love song

Every trivial day, too

Clear and bright, my youth

I’ll come to see you now, I need you now

Stay forever by my side

I fell in love at first sight with you

Since the day we first met

Missing you, feeling so dear

I dedicate this love song

Every trivial day, too

Clear and bright, my youth

I’ll come to see you now

I need you now

Stay forever by my side

Stay forever by my side

[Japanese]

初めて君を見た 瞬間からずっと

心奪われて

ドキドキが止まらないの

声も顔もぜんぶ愛しくて

きらりハートが高鳴ってく

恋はゆっくりと 時間をかけて

育てていくものだと思っていたけど

このトキメキを抑えようとすると

余計に意識しちゃうんだ

君に一目惚れ

初めて出逢ったあの日から

恋しくて愛しい想い

捧げるラブソング

他愛もない日々も

晴れ渡れ青春

いま逢いにいく

いまI need you

ずっと僕のそばにいて

勇気を出して 話しかけた日

ふいに振り向く

君に見惚れてしまうよ

少しだけ時間が止まった気がした

このまま止まっちゃえばいいのに

髪型もコーデもバッチリ決まった日は

誰よりも何よりも 君に見せたくて

もう止められない

『すき』って気持ち

キミイロに染まっていくよ

君に一目惚れ

初めて出逢ったあの日から

恋しくて愛しい想い

捧げるラブソング

他愛もない日々も

晴れ渡れ青春

いま逢いにいく　いまI need you

ずっと僕のそばにいて

君に一目惚れ

初めて出逢ったあの日から

恋しくて愛しい想い

捧げるラブソング

他愛もない日々も　

晴れ渡れ青春

いま逢いにいく　

いまI need you

ずっと僕のそばにいて

ずっと僕のそばにいて

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
君 /kimi/ A1	noun - you (informal)
心 /kokoro/ A2	noun - heart, mind
恋 /koi/ B1	noun - love, romance
瞬間 /shunkan/ B2	noun - moment, instant
高鳴る /takanaru/ B2	verb - to throb, to beat (e.g., heart)
愛しい /itoshii/ B2	adjective - dear, beloved
想い /omoi/ B2	noun - thought, feeling
勇気 /yuuki/ B2	noun - courage
日々 /hibi/ B2	noun - days, daily life
青春 /seishun/ B2	noun - youth, adolescence
止まる /tomaru/ B2	verb - to stop
見惚れる /mihoreru/ B2	verb - to be fascinated, to be enchanted
出逢う /deau/ B2	verb - to meet, to encounter
捧げる /sasageru/ B2	verb - to dedicate, to offer
止める /tomeru/ B2	verb - to stop, to halt

Key Grammar Structures

• 心奪われて

  ➔ te-form of verb + て (て-form)

  ➔ The て form connects verbs or indicates continuous or resultant action.

• ずっと僕のそばにいて

  ➔ ずっと (adverb) + verb stem + に + いる (to be)

  ➔ ずっと indicates duration or continuity, and いる shows ongoing existence.

• 点を高鳴らせてく

  ➔ を (particle) + verb stem + せる (causative form)

  ➔ The causative form せる indicates causing someone or something to do the action.

• 恋はゆっくりと 時間をかけて

  ➔ て-form of verb + から (kara)

  ➔ The から indicates the reason or the starting point of an action or state.

• このまま止まっちゃえばいいのに

  ➔ て form + ば (conditional)

  ➔ The ば form expresses a hypothetical or conditional statement.

• 誰よりも何よりも

  ➔ よりも (more than, than)

  ➔ よりも is used for comparison, indicating 'more than' or 'rather than.'