たけてん – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: GReeeeN

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the delightful world of GReeeeN's “たけてん,” a song that beautifully blends Japanese wordplay with heartfelt emotions. By exploring the lyrics, you'll uncover layers of meaning related to love, laughter, and cherishing everyday moments. Discover how this song, created for an animated film, uses language to evoke feelings of warmth and connection, making it a perfect piece for language learners interested in culture and emotion.

[English]

"I was searching for you"

The day we first met, I couldn't speak well

With a serious face, you looked down

I was bewildered as I watched

My overflowing feelings of love

An unstoppable heartbeat

Somehow, it always happens suddenly

Just laughing with you, whom I love so much, in our casual days

The feelings I can't express are a serenade

In the lonely night sky, a star twinkles

If you see it too, let's have a chat

"I was searching for you"

Thank you for finding each other under the same sky

Sometimes we might pass by each other

You probably just want me to understand

Words never truly surpass the heart

Just seeing you, whom I love so much, smile in our casual days

Just to confirm, I call your name

The same place, the same moment, the meaning between you and me

Let's go find it in the days to come

The love I can't express and this encounter with you

I wished for it to reach you, carried on a melody

When you're sad, I'll be there to make you smile

Don't forget the fun-loving you

On rainy days, I'll always hold an umbrella for you

Snuggling close, walking together

Even if the happy me cries, you'll surely smile

Always, tears and tomorrow will be by your side

Beyond goodbye, I hope we can laugh together

Before I know it, the rain will surely stop

We met by chance, and suddenly you're next to me

It wasn't by chance, "I was searching for you"

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[Japanese]

「君を探してた」

初めて逢った日は 上手く話せないままで

真面目な顔した 君が下向いた

眺めて戸惑った

溢れそうな恋心

隠しきれない鼓動

なんとなくはいつも突然で

大好きな君とただ笑って 何気ない日々の中

伝えきれない想いはセレナーデ

淋しい夜の空に きらりと星がひとつ

君も見ていたら おしゃべりをしよう

「君を探してた」

同じ空の下 見つけあえてありがとう

たまにすれ違うんだろう

ひたすらわかって欲しいんだろう

言葉はいつでも心を超えない

大好きな君がただ笑って 何気ない日々の中

ただ確かめ合うように名前呼んで

同じ場所 同じ瞬間 僕と君との意味を

これからの日々で 見つけに行こう

伝えきれない愛と 君とのこの出逢いを

メロディーにのせて ほら届くようにと願った

君が悲しい時に笑って ずっとそばに居るから

いつも楽しい君を忘れないで

雨が降るような日には そのたび傘をさすよ

肩寄り添いあい ともに歩んで

楽しい僕が泣いても 君はきっと笑って

いつも涙も明日もそばにいて

さよならの向こう側 笑い合えますように

気がつけばいつか雨は止むでしょう

なんとなくで出逢って ふと隣にいるのは

なんとなくじゃなく「君を探してた」

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
君 /kimi/ A1	noun - you (informal)
探す /sagasu/ A2	verb - to search
恋心 /koigokoro/ B1	noun - romantic feelings
鼓動 /kodou/ B2	noun - heartbeat
想い /omoi/ B2	noun - thought, feeling
日々 /hibi/ B1	noun - days, daily life
空 /sora/ A1	noun - sky
星 /hoshi/ A1	noun - star
名前 /namae/ A2	noun - name
出逢い /deai/ B2	noun - encounter, meeting
悲しい /kanashii/ A2	adjective - sad
楽しい /tanoshii/ A1	adjective - fun, enjoyable
涙 /namida/ A2	noun - tears
傘 /kasa/ A2	noun - umbrella
肩 /kata/ B1	noun - shoulder
意味 /imi/ B1	noun - meaning

Key Grammar Structures

• 初めて逢った日は

  ➔ The use of '初めて' (hajimete) as an adverb to indicate 'for the first time'.

  ➔ '初めて' emphasizes that the action happened for the first time.

• 眺めて戸惑った

  ➔ The verb '眺めて' is the te-form of '眺める' (to gaze), used with '戸惑った' (became confused).

  ➔ '眺めて' is the te-form which connects to '戸惑った', indicating a sequence of actions or states.

• 隠しきれない鼓動

  ➔ The phrase '隠しきれない' combines the verb '隠す' (to hide) with the suffix '-きれない' indicating inability.

  ➔ '隠しきれない' expresses inability to hide something, often feelings or emotions.

• 大好きな君とただ笑って

  ➔ The phrase '大好きな' is an i-adjective modifying '君', meaning 'beloved' or 'really like'.

  ➔ '大好きな' expresses a strong feeling of love or fondness towards someone, modifying '君'.

• 伝えきれない想いはセレナーデ

  ➔ The phrase '伝えきれない' combines '伝える' (to transmit) with '-きれない' (unable).

  ➔ '伝えきれない' indicates feelings or messages that cannot be fully expressed or conveyed.

• いつも楽しい君を忘れないで

  ➔ The phrase 'いつも' (always) adverbially modifies the verb '忘れないで' (don't forget).

  ➔ 'いつも' means 'always' and emphasizes the speaker's constant wish or reminder.