桜 – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: DA PUMP

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the beauty of the Japanese language through DA PUMP's song "桜" (Sakura). This track is special because it masterfully weaves traditional Japanese poetic language with a modern, danceable beat. By listening, you can learn vocabulary related to nature and emotions, and gain a deeper understanding of the cultural significance of cherry blossoms in Japan. It's a perfect blend of old and new, offering a unique and engaging way to experience Japanese culture and language.

[English]

Ooh,,,

The winter that's freezing cold, with meaning piling up

A future split in two, a dream mixed with sleet

But the right moment will surely come, what's important is to discern it

If I close my eyes and feel it, I can see the seconds

The snow, moon, and flowers of Mt. Fuji, the sunset on the water's surface

Because it's impermanent, the moment is beautiful and boundless

The cherry blossoms are in full bloom, dancing in the air, scattering everywhere

Fabulous for a lifetime

I want to cut through the noise, put on a show, and strive to improve

I want to show that scenery to someone I saw back then

The cherry blossoms are in full bloom, that's me right now

Fabulous cherry blossoms

The cherry blossoms are in full bloom, fabulous

Oh, it's mysterious and wonderful, the connections we make

Somewhere, somehow, we're all connected

The person who scolded me for giving up, the person who waited for me

The seven-colored rainbow at my feet

The spirit of a samurai

The lantern standing in the evening rain

I tie the sash of determination

And wear it with elegance, my fate

The cherry blossoms are in full bloom

Each moment, each instant, comes together in a grand tapestry

Fabulous for a lifetime

Even in the depths of despair, even in the darkest corners, it's all part of life's stage

We're all living, we're all being given life

The cherry blossoms are in full bloom

No matter how many times they fall, they bloom again

The curtain

Like a flame, the cherry blossoms at night

There's no difference between day and night

The shamisen plays a soothing melody

The cherry blossoms are in full bloom

Dancing in the air, scattering everywhere

Fabulous for a lifetime

I want to cut through the noise, put on a show, and strive to improve

I want to show that scenery to someone I saw back then

The cherry blossoms are in full bloom

That's me right now

Fabulous cherry blossoms

Even when they scatter, the cherry blossoms are fabulous

[Japanese]

Ooh,,,

嗚呼 凍てつくほど 意味が積もる冬

真っ二つの未来(あす) 霙(みぞれ)まじった夢

だけど必ず巡り来る時機(とき) 大事なのは見極め

瞳閉じて感じれば “秒”が見えた

フジヤマの雪月花 鏡の水面の夕陽

無常だからこそ刹那 それは美しく感無量

繚乱桜(りょうらんざくら) 咲き誇って 宙(ちゅう)舞って 散る一切

生涯ファビュラス

啖呵(たんか)切って 見栄張って 精進したい

かつて見た あの景色 見せたい人がいるのさ

繚乱桜(りょうらんざくら) それはだって今のオレ

桜ファビュラス

咲くは桜ファビュラス

嗚呼 摩訶不思議だ ご縁って賜物は

どっかで必ず 皆、繋がってゆく

自棄(やけ)をちゃんと叱ってくれた人 待っていてくれた人

七色の虹の袂(たもと) 足元だった

サムライの心意気

小夜時雨(さよしぐれ)に立つ灯篭(とうろう)

決意っていう帯を締めて

粋に着流す 運命(さだめ)を

繚乱桜(りょうらんざくら)

一瞬一瞬が 相まって 豪華絢爛

生涯ファビュラス

奈落(ならく)だって 裾(すそ)だって 人生の舞台

生き抜いた様でいて 皆、生かされているのさ

繚乱桜(りょうらんざくら)

何度だって降りて開(あ)く

幕は

焔(ほのお)の様、夜桜。

日出(いず)るに隔(へだ)たりなんかありはしない

三味が奏でる和(なごみ)

繚乱桜(りょうらんざくら)

咲き誇って 宙(ちゅう)舞って 散る一切

生涯ファビュラス

啖呵(たんか)切って 見栄張って 精進したい

かつて見た あの景色 見せたい人がいるのさ

繚乱桜(りょうらんざくら)

それはだって今のオレ

桜ファビュラス

散るも桜ファビュラス

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
桜 /sakura/ A2	noun - cherry blossom
未来 /mirai/ B1	noun - future
夢 /yume/ A2	noun - dream
時機 /jiki/ B2	noun - timing
瞳 /hitomi/ B1	noun - pupil (of the eye)
美しい /utsukushii/ B1	adjective - beautiful
生涯 /shougai/ B2	noun - lifetime
運命 /unmei/ B2	noun - destiny
豪華 /gouka/ B2	adjective - luxurious
心意気 /kokorozukuri/ C1	noun - spirit, intention
決意 /ketsui/ B2	noun - determination
焔 /honoo/ C1	noun - flame
虹 /niji/ A2	noun - rainbow
景色 /keshiki/ B1	noun - scenery
切る /kiru/ A2	verb - to cut
舞う /mau/ A2	verb - to dance, to flutter

Key Grammar Structures

• 意が積もる冬

  ➔ Use of the verb "積もる" to indicate something accumulating.

  ➔ The verb "積もる" means "to accumulate" or "to pile up," often used with snow or feelings.

• 巡り来る時機

  ➔ Use of "巡り来る" to express "coming around" or "recurring."

  ➔ The phrase "巡り来る" combines "巡る" (to go around, to recur) and "来る" (to come), meaning "to come around" or "to recur."

• 刹那

  ➔ Use of "刹那" to describe a very brief moment, akin to "an instant."

  ➔ The term "刹那" refers to a very fleeting moment, emphasizing the transient nature of life.

• 一瞬一瞬が相まって

  ➔ Use of "一瞬一瞬が相まって" to express "moment by moment, blending together."

  ➔ This expression emphasizes how each fleeting moment combines to create a beautiful overall experience.

• 生涯ファビュラス

  ➔ Use of the noun "生涯" meaning "lifetime" combined with "ファビュラス" to describe a fabulous life.

  ➔ The phrase combines "生涯" (lifetime) with "ファビュラス" (fabulous) to express a life that is magnificent and extraordinary.