あいことば – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: Snow Man
• Album: i DO ME

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the heartwarming world of Snow Man's "あいことば"! This gentle yet powerful J-Pop anthem is more than just a song; it's an 'aikotaba'—a shared word of love. Learning the lyrics of "あいことば" will not only introduce you to common Japanese expressions of affection and understanding but also deepen your appreciation for the nuances of emotional connection in Japanese culture. Its relatable message about unspoken bonds and heartfelt communication makes it a perfect song to connect with the language on a deeper, more emotional level.

[English]

Sharing joys, feelings, and love

That’s “I Love You”

That’s our secret word

Things you know even without telling

It’s wonderful when you can express it

Sometimes it’s really important

Our code word is a word of love

Talking about love on sleepless nights

The taste of tears we've comforted each other with

Sometimes holding each other, protecting each other

“Are you okay?” “I’m okay!”

Even when we’re apart, it can still reach you

Close your eyes, see? you’re smiling

That’s proof of living, a reason to be alive

Maybe… surely so!

Sharing joys, feelings, and love

Let’s be wrapped in all-encompassing love

“It’s not in shape, but it’s in my heart”

That’s “I Love You”

That’s our secret word

Things you know even without telling

It’s wonderful when you can express it

Just gazing is okay too

All of that is a song of love

You give it as if it’s natural

A special moment that felt normal on an ordinary day

No matter how tough times are, so we won’t forget

Baby… let’s hold each other tight, okay?

Even if unseen, it’s always by our side

Love that’s repeatedly sent and received

Thinking of you warms my heart

That’s “I Love You”

That’s our secret word

When you realize it, see?

Deep in your heart…

Calling each other softly makes it gentle

Your voice echoes

Always, forever

That’s right!

Sharing joys, feelings, and love

Let’s be wrapped in all-encompassing love

“It’s not in shape, but it’s in my heart”

That’s “I Love You”

That’s our secret word

“I Love You”

That’s our secret word

[Secret word]

[Japanese]

分け合い、喜び、想い合い

そんな “i Love you”

そんな　あいことば

伝えなくたって分かること

伝えられるのって素敵なこと

時々それは大事なこと

合言葉は、愛の言葉だよ

眠れぬ夜の恋の話

慰め合えた涙の味

時には抱き合い、守り合い

「大丈夫かい？」　「大丈夫だよ！」

きっと離れていてもそれは届く

目閉じれば　ほらね、君は微笑む

それは生きている意味で証

Maybe… きっとそうさ！

分け合い、喜び、想い合い

目一杯の愛しさで包まれようね

「形はなくたって胸にある」

そんな “i Love you”

そんな　あいことば

伝えなくたって分かること

伝えられるのって素敵なこと

見つめるだけだって構わない

その全てが愛の歌さ

当たり前みたく あなたがくれる

何でもない日に思えた特別

どんな辛い時も忘れぬ様に

Baby… ギュッてしようね？

目に見えなくたってそばにある

繰り返し繰り返し届いた愛

「あなたを想えばあたたかい」

そんな “i Love you”

そんな　あいことば

気付けば、ほら

胸に確かに…

互い呼び合えばやわらかい

その声は響くのさ

いつも、いつまでも

そうさ！

分け合い、喜び、想い合い

目一杯の愛しさで包まれようね

「形はなくたって胸にある」

そんな “i Love you”

そんな　あいことば

“i Love you”

それが　あいことば

[あいことば]

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
分け合い /wakemai/ B1	verb - to share
想い合い /omoiai/ B1	verb - to think of each other
伝え /tsutae/ A2	verb - to convey
大事な /daijina/ B1	adjective - important
愛 /ai/ A1	noun - love
言葉 /kotoba/ A1	noun - word
眠れぬ /nemurenai/ B1	verb - can't sleep
涙 /namida/ A1	noun - tear
抱き合い /dakiai/ B1	verb - to hug
守り合い /mamoriai/ B1	verb - to protect each other
離れ /hanare/ A2	verb - to leave
届く /todoku/ A2	verb - to reach
証 /akashi/ B1	noun - proof
形 /katachi/ A1	noun - shape
胸 /mune/ A1	noun - heart
呼び合い /yobiai/ B1	verb - to call out to each other
やわらかい /yawarakai/ B1	adjective - soft
響く /hibiku/ B1	verb - to echo

Key Grammar Structures

• 伝えなくたって分かること

  ➔ Even if you don't convey it, I understand.

  ➔ The conjunction "たって" expresses "even if" or "despite" in a colloquial form.

• 合言葉は、愛の言葉だよ

  ➔ The phrase "は" marks the topic of the sentence.

  ➔ The particle "は" (wa) indicates the topic of the sentence, emphasizing what the sentence is about.

• 気付けば、ほら胸に確かに…

  ➔ The conditional "ば" is used to indicate "if" or "when" something happens.

  ➔ The "ば" form is a conditional suffix that expresses "if" or "when" in a hypothetical or future situation.

• そんな “i Love you”

  ➔ The word "そんな" is used to refer to something mentioned before, meaning "such" or "that kind of".

  ➔ The adjective "そんな" describes something similar to what has been previously mentioned or implied, often used to emphasize a particular kind.

• 伝えられるのって素敵なこと

  ➔ The potential form "伝えられる" indicates the ability to convey or tell.

  ➔ The potential form "〜られる" expresses ability or possibility to do something.

• 当たり前みたく あなたがくれる

  ➔ The phrase "みたく" is a colloquial contraction of "みたい" meaning "like" or "as if".

  ➔ The expression "みたく" (colloquial for "みたい") means "like" or "as if" and is used to give a comparison or resemble something.

• それは生きている意味で証

  ➔ The phrase "で" is a particle indicating "means" or "by".

  ➔ The particle "で" indicates the means or method by which an action is performed or a state is attained.