Lyrics & Translation
Learning Japanese with 'DADA' by RADWIMPS is an exciting challenge due to its fast-paced, rap-like verses and philosophical lyrics. The song's energetic and complex nature makes it a special tool for advanced learners to engage with themes of life, death, and societal critique, all while getting accustomed to the rhythmic and aggressive side of Japanese rock.
Key Vocabulary
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生きてる /i˟ketɕɯ˟ɾu/ B2 |
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遠回り /toːmawari/ B2 |
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大回り /ōmawari/ B2 |
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近道 /ちかみち/ B1 |
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拝み /おがみ/ B2 |
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神頼み /かみだのみ/ B2 |
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叶わぬ /かなわぬ/ B2 |
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嫌み /いやみ/ B2 |
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ひがみ /ひがみ/ B2 |
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極み /きわみ/ C1 |
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南無阿弥陀仏 /なむあみだぶつ/ C2 |
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入り口 /いりぐち/ B1 |
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出口 /でぐち/ B1 |
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命 /いのち/ B2 |
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長い /ながい/ B1 |
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命 /いのち/ B2 |
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未来 /みらい/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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すべて遠回り
➔ All (the) way around
➔ "すべて" means "all" or "everything" and is used to emphasize totality.
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叶わぬと知るや否や
➔ The moment I learn that it is impossible
➔ "や否や" indicates the moment immediately after an action or realization.
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地球救いたいなら
➔ If you want to save the Earth
➔ The phrase "なら" indicates a conditional clause, meaning "if".
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恥ずかしげもなく
➔ Without shame
➔ "恥ずかしげもなく" combines "恥ずかしげ" (showing signs of embarrassment) with "もなく" (without) to mean "without shame" or "brashly."
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どんどんどんどんといかないで
➔ Don't proceed constantly
➔ "どんどん" is an adverb indicating continuous or rapid action, often used with negative forms to mean "don't keep doing that."
Same Singer
賜物
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賜物
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正解
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カナタハルカ
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すずめ
RADWIMPS, 十明
MAKAFUKA
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夏のせい
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Light The Light
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愛にできることはまだあるかい
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泣き出しそうだよ
RADWIMPS,あいみょん
洗脳
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前前前世
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君と羊と青
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DADA
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ふたりごと
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いいんですか?
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あいたい
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Nandemonaiya
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