Lyrics & Translation
Explore the challenging theme of misinformation in PinocchioP's 'T-shi no Hanashi o Shinjiru na,' a song featuring the iconic vocals of Hatsune Miku and Kasane Teto. Delve into the nuances of the Japanese language as you uncover the layers of meaning behind the lyrics, and gain insight into contemporary societal critiques embedded within this compelling song.
Key Vocabulary
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Key Grammar Structures
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人生って舐めると甘い味がするの
➔ Colloquial topic marker "って" and explanatory particle "の"
➔ The particle "って" (contracted from と言うのは/というのは) is used informally to introduce a topic or express something heard/thought. The particle "の" at the end of a sentence adds an explanatory or questioning nuance, often making the sentence softer or seeking confirmation. Here, "人生って" introduces "life" as the topic, and "するの" makes the statement explanatory.
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裏技使えばイージーモード
➔ "~ば" (conditional form)
➔ The "~ば" form is one of the conditional forms in Japanese, often used for general conditions, habitual actions, or when the result naturally follows the condition. It connects a verb or adjective to a subsequent clause. Here, "使えば" means "if you use".
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気持ちがいいなら劇薬も飲んでいいの
➔ "~ていい" (permission 'may/can')
➔ The construction "V-て form + いい" expresses permission or that something is acceptable. "飲んでいい" means "you may drink" or "it's okay to drink".
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僕の教えに従順な君を愛してあげるよ
➔ "~てあげる" (benefactive verb, doing something for someone)
➔ The construction "V-て form + あげる" indicates that the speaker (or the subject) performs an action for the benefit of another person. Here, "愛してあげる" means "I will love you (for your benefit/as a favor)".
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好きになっちゃう
➔ "~ちゃう" (contraction of "~てしまう" - completion/unintentional action)
➔ "~ちゃう" is a colloquial contraction of "~てしまう". It expresses an action that is completed, often with a nuance of regret, trouble, or an unintentional outcome. Here, "好きになっちゃう" means "I'll end up liking (you)" or "I can't help but like (you)".
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依存すんなって
➔ "~な" (negative imperative) and "~って" (colloquial quotative particle)
➔ The plain form of a verb followed by "~な" creates a strong negative imperative, meaning "Don't do X". The particle "~って" (a colloquial form of "と言う") is used to quote or report what someone says, or what is generally said/thought. Here, "すんなって" means "(they say) don't do it / don't be dependent".
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言っても無駄さ
➔ "~ても" (concessive conditional 'even if/even though')
➔ The "V-て form + も" construction expresses a concessive conditional, meaning "even if X happens, Y will still be the case" or "even though X, Y". Here, "言っても" means "even if I/you say (it)".
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T氏の言う通り〇しましょう
➔ "~通り" (suffix meaning "as/according to")
➔ The suffix "~通り" is attached to a noun or the plain form of a verb to mean "as X" or "according to X". It indicates that an action or state is exactly as described by X. Here, "言う通り" means "as (T-san) says".
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騙されていたんです
➔ Passive verb + "~ていた" (state/ongoing action in the past) + "~んです" (explanatory particle)
➔ This complex construction combines several grammar points: "騙される" (damasareru) is the passive form of "騙す" (damasu - to trick); "騙されていた" (damasareteita) uses "~ていた" to indicate a continuous state or action in the past ("was being tricked" or "had been tricked"); and "~んです" (n desu) is an explanatory particle, providing background or reason. Thus, "騙されていたんです" means "It's that I was being tricked" or "The truth is, I had been tricked".
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枯れないように水をやるといいよ
➔ "~ように" (purpose/in order to)
➔ The "~ように" construction expresses purpose or a desired outcome. When combined with a negative verb (like "枯れない" - not to wither), it means "in order not to..." or "so that X doesn't happen". Here, "枯れないように" means "in order not to wither" or "so that they don't wither".
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