兵、走る – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: B'z
• Album: NEW LOVE

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the powerful spirit of Japanese rock with B'z's "兵、走る" (Tsuwamono, Hashiru). This song offers a fantastic opportunity to learn Japanese through its energetic and inspiring lyrics. You'll encounter expressive vocabulary related to strength, perseverance, and hope. What makes this song special is its raw, anthemic energy and its deep connection to the passion of sports, making it a thrilling and memorable way to engage with the Japanese language.

[English]

Hey-hey-hey-ho, hey-hey-ho

Hey-hey-hey-ho, hey-hey-ho

Hey-hey-hey-ho, hey-hey-ho

Hey-hey-hey-ho, hey-hey-ho

...

Dusty wind and smoke of sweat

I see you running

Putting hope into that figure

We couldn't help but shout

And then we realize

Everyone has the right to challenge their limits

The finish isn't here

It's not over yet (not over)

Ceaseless cheers

You are ahead

Way out front (up ahead)

If you want to catch up, try now (try!)

...

Among swirling cherry blossom petals

No one is celebrating

Even if we fall down

We’ll keep our spirit alive

Another victory or defeat

Sharpened and determined, the brave run

The finish isn't here

There’s no place to rest

A life that goes on despite tears

You’re ahead

Far out front (up ahead)

If you want to reach out, try now (try!)

Hey-hey-hey-ho, hey-hey-ho

Hey-hey-hey-ho, hey-hey-ho

Hey-hey-hey-ho, hey-hey-ho

Hey-hey-hey-ho, hey-hey-ho

Hey!

...

The finish isn’t here

It’s not over yet (not over)

Ceaseless cheers

To live for today

To迎，迎來明天 (to greet tomorrow)

With prideful speed, try (try!)

...

Hey-hey-hey-ho, hey-hey-ho

Hey-hey-hey-ho, hey-hey-ho

...

[Japanese]

Hey-hey-hey-ho, hey-hey-ho

Hey-hey-hey-ho, hey-hey-ho

Hey-hey-hey-ho, hey-hey-ho

Hey-hey-hey-ho, hey-hey-ho

泥の風と汗の煙

走るあなたが見える

その姿に希望を託し

僕らは思わず叫んでいた

そして気がつく

皆限界まで挑む権利がある

ゴールはここじゃない

まだ終わりじゃない（終わりじゃない）

止むことのない歓声

アナタは先の方

ずっと先の方（先の方）

追いつきたいなら今はtry (try!)

花吹雪乱れ散る中

浮かれる者などいない

たとえ己が倒れようと

志だけはつないでゆく

勝敗をまたひとつ

噛み砕いてツワモノは走る

ゴールはここじゃない

安住の地などない

泣けど続く人生

アナタは先の方

ずっと先の方（先の方）

手を触れたいなら今はtry (try!)

Hey-hey-hey-ho, hey-hey-ho

Hey-hey-hey-ho, hey-hey-ho

Hey-hey-hey-ho, hey-hey-ho

Hey-hey-hey-ho, hey-hey-ho

Hey!

ゴールはここじゃない

まだ終わりじゃない（終わりじゃない）

止むことのない歓声

今日を生きるため

明日を迎えるため（迎えるため）

誇り高きスピードでtry (try!)

Hey-hey-hey-ho, hey-hey-ho

Hey-hey-hey-ho, hey-hey-ho

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
走る /はしる/ A2	verb - to run
希望 /きぼう/ B1	noun - hope
挑む /いどむ/ B2	verb - to challenge
歓声 /かんせい/ B2	noun - cheer, applause
人生 /じんせい/ B1	noun - life
倒れる /たおれる/ B1	verb - to fall down
勝敗 /しょうはい/ C1	noun - victory and defeat
誇り /ほこり/ B2	noun - pride
スピード /すぴーど/ A2	noun - speed
終わり /おわり/ A2	noun - end
地 /ち/ A1	noun - ground, earth
花吹雪 /はなふぶき/ C1	noun - flower petals blown by the wind
姿 /すがた/ B1	noun - figure, appearance
先 /さき/ A2	noun - ahead, front
今 /いま/ A1	noun - now

Key Grammar Structures

• 結果をまたひとつ噛み砕いて

  ➔ Using the verb "噛み砕く" (to crush, to break down), applied here in the te-form "噛み砕いて" to connect multiple actions.

  ➔ "噛み砕く" is a transitive verb meaning "to crush" or "to break down." The te-form "噛み砕いて" connects sequential actions or ideas.

• 限界まで挑む権利がある

  ➔ Use of "まで" with the verb "挑む" (to challenge, to strive) indicates "up to" a limit, emphasizing pushing oneself to the maximum.

  ➔ "まで" is a particle indicating "up to" a point or limit. "挑む" is a verb meaning "to challenge" or "to strive."

• 皆限界まで挑む権利がある

  ➔ Use of "が" as the subject marker indicates "everyone" possessing the "right" to challenge their limits.

  ➔ "が" is a subject particle indicating the subject of the sentence. "皆" means "everyone," and "権利" means "right."

• 今日を生きるため

  ➔ Using "ため" to indicate purpose, meaning "for the sake of" living today.

  ➔ "ため" indicates purpose or goal, translated as "for the purpose of" or "to".

• Try (try!)

  ➔ Imperative or exhortative usage of "try" as a call to action, often used directly in songs for motivation.

  ➔ "try" here functions as an informal imperative, encouraging effort and action.