尊い – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: 岡崎体育
• Album: INFINITY

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the powerful emotion of 'toutoi' (precious) through this unique Japanese song. 'Toutoi' offers a fantastic opportunity to learn how a single word can convey a universe of feelings, from deep respect to overwhelming love. Written by the creative Taiiku Okazaki and performed by the talented Beverly, this song's catchy 80s disco beat and heartfelt lyrics make learning Japanese both fun and emotionally resonant.

[English]

God, is it wrong to love him?

Nurturing the buds of love with tears, pouring in sadness

I was planning to let them wither away unnoticed

Your kind words pierce my heart

If it’s a dream, I should wake up from it, right?

I think I understand

Even in a love story rated 4.5 stars,

It’s an epic that can measure up with the greatest feelings

With you, I feel like I can go anywhere

Crossing even the Milky Way on butterfly wings

Precious, precious, precious, precious

Your side profile, moles, every gesture

Your existence—your presence—being a sin

What am I supposed to do now?

If we can’t be connected, let’s understand each other

Let’s confirm everything together

And today again, I love you, oh precious love

God, can I tell him the recipe for love?

Carefully assembling each part like a plastic model kit,

That’s what happiness is, building our love step by step

Precious love

Crazy, because I’m so in love with you

Precious love

God, you’re like a dream

I wouldn’t even joke about kissing you

Being dull-witted is a chronic illness

But it’s because of you that my heart relaxes

Come on, be happy and lovely

Getting butterflies at the climax

Precious, precious, precious, precious

Your gaze, your breath, every gesture

Your existence—your presence—being a sin

What am I supposed to do now?

If we can’t be connected, let’s understand each other

Let’s confirm everything together

And today again, I love you, oh precious love

[Japanese]

神様 彼を愛するのは いけないことでしょうか

愛の芽を育むのは涙 悲しみを注いで

人知れず枯れさせるつもりだったのに

お人好しなキミの言葉が心をつねるの

夢なら醒めているはずでしょう

わかってるつもりさ

☆4.5のラブロマンス映画にも

負けないくらいの感動超大作

キミとならどこまでも行けそう

天の川でさえもバタフライで横断して

尊い 尊い 尊い 尊い

キミの横顔 ホクロ 仕草のすべて

存在 存在 存在 存在 存在が罪

もう どうしてくれるの

交われないなら通じあおう

二人で全て確かめ合っていこう

また今日もキミを愛してるお Oh Precious Love

神様 彼に愛のレシピ 伝えられるでしょうか

プラモデルのパーツみたいに一つずつ丁寧に

組み立てていくのが幸せだってこと

Precious love

Crazy ‘cause I’m so in love with you

Precious love

God, you are like a dream

冗談でキスなんてするわけないのに

鈍感なのは不治の病ね

でもキミだから心が緩むの

さぁ ハッピーでラブリーな

クライマックスにキュンキュンして

尊い 尊い 尊い 尊い

キミの眼差し 吐息 仕草のすべて

存在 存在 存在 存在 存在が罪

もう どうしてくれるの

交われないなら通じあおう

二人で全て確かめ合っていこう

また今日もキミを愛してるお Oh Precious Love

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
愛 /ai/ A1	noun - love
涙 /namida/ A2	noun - tears
悲しみ /kanashimi/ B1	noun - sadness
存在 /sonzai/ B2	noun - existence
心 /kokoro/ A2	noun - heart/mind
夢 /yume/ A1	noun - dream
映画 /eiga/ A1	noun - movie
感動 /kandou/ B2	noun - emotion
幸せ /shiawase/ A2	noun - happiness
キス /kisu/ A1	noun - kiss
愛してる /aishiteru/ A1	verb - to love
横顔 /yokogao/ B1	noun - profile (face)
仕草 /shigusa/ B2	noun - gesture
通じる /tsuujiru/ B1	verb - to communicate
キュンキュン /kyunkyun/ A2	noun - a feeling of excitement or love

Key Grammar Structures

• 彼を愛するのは いけないことでしょうか

  ➔ The use of the phrase "のは" to nominalize a verb phrase, turning it into a noun meaning "the act of loving him".

  ➔ This pattern turns a verb into a noun phrase, emphasizing the action or concept.

• わかってるつもりさ

  ➔ Using "つもり" to indicate the speaker's assumption or overconfidence about their knowledge.

  ➔ "つもり" expresses the speaker's intention, assumption, or overconfidence about what they believe to know.

• 尊い 尊い 尊い 尊い

  ➔ Repetition of "尊い" emphasizes the importance and sacredness of the subject, using an adjective for emphasis.

  ➔ Repetition of an adjective enhances emotional impact and highlights the significance of the subject.

• もう どうしてくれるの

  ➔ Use of "もう" combined with "どうしてくれる" expresses frustration or a plea for explanation, often conveying emotional appeal.

  ➔ This phrase captures emotional distress, combining the sense of 'already' with a plea for understanding or action.

• 二人で全て確かめ合っていこう

  ➔ Using the volitional form "いこう" to express a suggestion or invitation to do something together.

  ➔ The volitional form "いこう" suggests a collective or encouraging action, making it a friendly proposal.