Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the intense world of "High-Rise Invasion" through EMPiRE's electrifying track, "HON-NO." This song offers a thrilling introduction to the Japanese language through its dynamic lyrics and high-energy delivery, perfect for those looking to learn while experiencing a taste of Japanese anime culture .
Key Vocabulary
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本能 /hon'nō/ B2 |
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生きる /ikiru/ A2 |
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弱肉強食 /jakuniku kyōshoku/ B2 |
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永遠 /eien/ B1 |
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未来 /mirai/ A2 |
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意味 /imi/ B1 |
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堕ち /otsu/ B2 |
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残響 /zankyō/ B2 |
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悲しみ /kanashimi/ B1 |
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絶望 /zetsubō/ B2 |
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捨て身 /sutemi/ B2 |
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覚悟 /kakugo/ B2 |
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バカ /baka/ B1 |
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行く /yuku/ A1 |
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行けば /yukeba/ B1 |
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わかる /wakaru/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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撃ち抜いてくぞサイン
➔ Verb in te-form + く (ku) to indicate continuous or ongoing action, followed by a concluding or assertive particle.
➔ The て-form + く structure expresses the ongoing or preparatory nature of the action.
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生きる生き抜く
➔ Verb in plain present tense without particles, used here to emphasize the meaning of 'living' and 'surviving'.
➔ Repetition of the verbs emphasizes the importance of both living and surviving.
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守る守り抜く攻撃じゃない
➔ Verb in plain form + じゃない (janai) to form a negation; used to say 'not...' or 'is not...'.
➔ The じゃない form is used to negate a statement, translating roughly as 'is not...'.
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行けばわかるのかい
➔ Verb in conditional form + ば (ba) to express 'if...'; combined with 行けば, meaning 'if you go...', and the question particle かい adds emphasis or seeks confirmation.
➔ The conditional form ば expresses 'if' or hypothetical situations, with かい adding emphasis or questioning.
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絶望 動くほどに繰り返して
➔ Verb in て-form + いる (iru) to indicate ongoing action, with 動くほどに implying 'to the extent that one moves' or 'as one moves'.
➔ The ている form indicates ongoing activity, while ほどに links the action to a degree or extent.
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もうダメですか ですか
➔ Sentence structure with ですか (desu ka) to formulate a polite question, often repeating for emphasis or confirmation.
➔ ですか is the polite question form in Japanese; repetition can serve for emphasis or seeking confirmation.
Album: Double Aside Single
Same Singer
ねぇ
EMPiRE
Happy with you
EMPiRE
LET'S SHOW
EMPiRE
IZA!!
EMPiRE
HON-NO
EMPiRE
This is EMPiRE SOUNDS
EMPiRE
Have it my way
EMPiRE
RiGHT NOW
EMPiRE
SUCCESS STORY
EMPiRE
S.O.S
EMPiRE
Black to the dreamlight
EMPiRE
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