イケナイコト – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: 白間美瑠

Lyrics & Translation

Learning Japanese through “Ikenai Koto” offers a unique opportunity to explore more colloquial and emotionally expressive language. The lyrics are filled with phrases that convey a sense of defiance and curiosity, which can help learners understand how to express frustration and desire in Japanese. The song is special for its bold and mature theme, which was a standout solo project for Miru Shiroma during her time in NMB48, showcasing a different side of her artistry.

[English]

Don’t Mind Me Anymore.

I Don’t Want to Go Home Tonight.

I Can Stop a Taxi, Don’t Underestimate Me.

Even if you Overwhelm Me with Worry, It’s None of Your Business... Uza.

Hey, Don’t Interfere with My Lipstick Color or Anything.

What I Want Is a Dangerous Invitation from Someone.

Is There Some Wrong Doing Somewhere? I Just Want to Shout Out Loud.

I Don’t Want to Be Bound by Rules Like "That’s Not Allowed" or "It’s Still Too Soon."

What Exactly Is This Wrong Doing? I’ve Always Wanted to Know.

If Not Words, Then How Can I Know If You Don’t Tell Me Specifically?

Why Do I Want to Take Off My Heels?

...

Just Don’t Try to Persuade Me Anymore.

Sorry, Please Give Up.

Even if My Legs Are Unsteady, I Can Walk Properly.

Some Cool Person Will Support Me, and I’ll Manage Somehow, Maji.

Hey, Check Everything from 1 to 10 Before Something Happens.

Stop Giving Prognosis and Crisis Avoidance Advice Like a Prophet.

What Does a Good Thing Look Like? Is There Any Sign or Marker?

Please Give Me Clues, Even Just Features Like Circles or Squares.

What Color is a Good Thing? I’ve Never Seen It Once.

Good and Evil Are Not So Simple to Divide Clearly, Right?

Why Do I Want to Wink?

...

Hey, Does Going Out Overnight Really Matter Where or Who With?

It Doesn’t Matter, If You’re an Adult, You Have Secrets, Right?

Is There Some Wrong Doing Somewhere? I Just Want to Shout Out Loud.

I Don’t Want to Be Bound by Rules Like "That’s Not Allowed" or "It’s Still Too Soon."

What Exactly Is This Wrong Doing? I’ve Always Wanted to Know.

If Not Words, Then How Can I Know If You Don’t Tell Me Specifically?

Why Do I Want to Take Off My Heels?

...

[Japanese]

もう 私には構わないで

今夜は帰りたくないの

タクシーくらい止められるわ 馬鹿にしないで

過剰に心配されたって余計なお世話だし... Uza

ねえ 口紅の色にあれこれ干渉しないで

求めてるのは 誰かからの危なっかしい誘い

イケナイコト どこかに落ちてませんか？なんて大声出したくなる

あれはダメとか これはまだ早い そんなルールに縛られたくない

イケナイコト 一体ドンナコトですか？一度聞いてみたかったのよ

言葉じゃなくて そう具体的に教えてもらわなきゃわからない

ヒールを脱ぎたくなるのはなぜ？

もう 説得なんかしないで

ごめんね 諦めてちょうだい

足下 覚束なくたって ちゃんと歩けるわ

イカした誰かに支えられどうにかなるでしょう Maji

ねえ 起きそうなことを1から10までチェックして

預言者みたいに 危機回避のアドバイスはやめて

イイコトトハ どんなカタチしてますか？なんか目印ありませんか？

丸いものとか 四角いものとか 特徴だけでもヒントください

イイコトトハ どんな色してますか？一度も見たことがないから

善悪なんて そんな簡単に線を引けるものじゃないでしょう

ウインクをしたくなるのはなぜ？

ねえ 外泊したってどこでとか誰ととかなんて

どうだっていい 大人なら隠し事あるでしょう？

イケナイコト どこかに落ちてませんか？なんて大声出したくなる

あれはダメとか これはまだ早い そんなルールに縛られたくない

イケナイコト 一体ドンナコトですか？一度聞いてみたかったのよ

言葉じゃなくて そう具体的に教えてもらわなきゃわからない

ヒールを脱ぎたくなるのはなぜ？

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
構わない /かまわない/ B1	verb - to not care about
帰りたくない /かえりたくない/ B1	verb - to not want to return
心配 /しんぱい/ A2	noun - worry
誘い /さそい/ B2	noun - invitation
ルール /るーる/ A2	noun - rule
支え /ささえ/ B2	noun - support
危機 /きき/ B2	noun - crisis
言葉 /ことば/ A2	noun - word
脱ぎたくなる /ぬぎたくなる/ B1	verb - to want to take off
大声 /おおごえ/ A2	noun - loud voice
特徴 /とくちょう/ B2	noun - feature
善悪 /ぜんあく/ C1	noun - good and evil
目印 /めじるし/ B1	noun - mark
外泊 /がいはく/ B2	noun - staying out overnight

Key Grammar Structures

• もう 私には構わないで

  ➔ Imperative form with 'ne' for prohibition

  ➔ 'もう' indicates 'already' or emphasizes the command, combined with the negative imperative '構わないで' which means 'don't mind' or 'don't interfere.'

• 過剰に心配されたって余計なお世話だし

  ➔ Concessive clause with 'たって' to mean 'even if' or 'although'

  ➔ '過剰に心配されたって' means 'even if I am excessively worried' – expressing a concession.

• ねえ 口紅の色にあれこれ干渉しないで

  ➔ Negative imperative form with 'しないで' to tell someone not to do something

  ➔ '干渉しないで' means 'don't interfere' or 'stop interfering,' attached to the noun phrase to give a direct order.

• 求めてるのは 誰かからの危なっかしい誘い

  ➔ Noun clause structure with 'のは' to specify 'what is being sought'

  ➔ '求めてるのは' means 'what I am seeking is,' introducing the object of desire.

• 言葉じゃなくて そう具体的に教えてもらわなきゃわからない

  ➔ Conditional form with 'なきゃ' (short for 'なければ') meaning 'if not' or 'must'

  ➔ '教えてもらわなきゃ' is a colloquial conditional that means 'if I don't get told,' implying necessity.

• ヒールを脱ぎたくなるのはなぜ？

  ➔ Potential form with 'たくなる' to express a desire to do something happening spontaneously

  ➔ '脱ぎたくなる' means 'to feel like taking off,' showing a spontaneous desire.