恋って難しい – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: りりあ。riria., Aru

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of J-Pop with "恋って難しい" (Love is Difficult) by riria. and Aru., a captivating duet that beautifully illustrates the nuances of romantic relationships. Through its dual perspectives, you can learn common Japanese phrases and expressions related to dating, emotions, and communication struggles. This song is special for its relatable portrayal of love's complexities and its ability to evoke empathy, offering a unique opportunity to understand modern Japanese songwriting and conversational patterns.

[English]

At first, I didn't care about being left on read

But now it bothers me

I can't help but worry

It's never-ending, right?

If you're updating your story

You could at least check LINE, right?

I do it sometimes too, you know?

But that's different!

You're special to me!

I got a reply, but

If I respond right away

It'll give away that I've been waiting

I'll wait twenty minutes to reply

Oh, what a hassle

It's so silly

That's why I want to give up on love

When I fall for someone

I end up overthinking everything

I've even forgotten how to have a conversation

Falling in love

Is such a hassle, isn't it?

But when we meet, I'm sure

It'll all reset

I'm simple like that

I'll be waiting, cuter than ever

So much more than now

Being left on read is unacceptable

At least acknowledge it

You're awake, right?

You're probably just playing games, aren't you?

What's your priority?

When we met yesterday

You seemed so happy

What's with this difference?!

It's unfair, isn't it?

You keep pulling me in

That's why I can't quit love

I can't let go of this happy time

I just can't throw it away

This shirt I'm wearing tomorrow

My hairstyle and perfume too

They're all for you

I wonder if you realize that

Is this happiness just for me?

At night, I can't help but remember

I hope you're thinking of me too

Are you doing this because you like me?

Are you being coy?

But you definitely like me, right...?

An ambiguous relationship

My mental state is unstable

You're my stabilizer

Ah...

Because I fell for you

I feel like I'm going crazy

But please let me keep loving you

May this love bring happiness!

May this love bring happiness!

[Japanese]

既読無視とか初めは

なんとも思わなかったのに

今じゃ気にしちゃって

キリがないじゃん

ストーリー更新してるなら

LINEぐらいは見れるでしょ

私だってやっちゃう時あるけどさ？

それとこれは別！

あなたは特別なの！

返信が来たけどさ

これすぐに返したら

待ってたのバレちゃうよな

20分置いてから返そう

なんてあーあ

馬鹿馬鹿しい

だから恋なんてやめたい

好きになったら

こんなに考えちゃうし

会話の仕方も忘れたよ

好きになるって

めんどくさいんだね

でも会ったらきっと

リセットされる

単純だから私

今よりもっともっと

可愛くなって待っているからね

未読無視とかありえない

せめて既読つけてよ

起きてるんでしょ

どうせゲームとかしてるんじゃないの

優先順位どうなってんの？

昨日会った時はさ

あんなに楽しそうにしてたのに

この差はなんなの？！

ずるいよね

沼らせてくるよね

だから恋はやめられない

こんな幸せな時間

捨てられない

明日着ていくこのシャツも

髪型も香水も

君のためなんだよ

気付いているのかな

この幸せは僕だけなのかな

夜になると思い出しちゃうんだ

君も想ってくれているといいな

好きでやってんの？

思わせぶりなの？

でもこれは絶対好きだよな…？

曖昧な関係

精神状態不安定

安定剤は君なのに

ああ…

君に恋をしたせいで

おかしくなっちゃいそうだけど

このまま好きでいさせてね

どうかこの恋に幸あれ！

この恋に幸あれ！

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
既読 /きどく/ B1	noun - read (message)
無視 /むし/ B1	noun - ignore
ストーリー /すとーりー/ B2	noun - story
更新 /こうしん/ B1	verb - update
LINE /らいん/ B1	noun - LINE (messaging app)
返信 /へんしん/ B1	noun - response
馬鹿馬鹿しい /ばかばかしい/ B2	adjective - foolish
リセット /りせっと/ B2	verb - reset
可愛い /かわいい/ A2	adjective - cute
優先順位 /ゆうせんじゅんい/ B2	noun - priority
沼 /ぬま/ B2	noun - swamp
幸せ /しあわせ/ A2	noun - happiness
精神状態 /せいしんじょうたい/ B2	noun - mental state
安定剤 /あんていざい/ B2	noun - stabilizer
曖昧 /あいまい/ B2	adjective - ambiguous

Key Grammar Structures

• 気にしちゃって

  ➔ Te ending conjugation shows a casual or expressive tone.

  ➔ The ちゃって ending is a contraction of てしまって, adding nuance to express unintended actions or feelings.

• 〜ながら

  ➔ The form indicates doing two actions simultaneously.

  ➔ 〜ながら connects two actions, meaning 'while doing' or 'simultaneously.'

• 〜ては

  ➔ The pattern expresses repeated or habitual actions under a condition.

  ➔ 〜ては is used to describe repeated action or situations, often with an implication of frustration or consequence.

• 〜たり〜たり

  ➔ The pattern lists multiple actions or states, implying variety or inconsistency.

  ➔ 〜たり〜たり is used to list actions or states, often to express a range of activities or an inconsistent pattern.

• 〜ように

  ➔ The pattern expresses purpose or comparison, often meaning 'so that' or 'like.'

  ➔ 〜ように is used to show purpose or aim, often with the verb in the volitional or passive form.

• 〜に

  ➔ The particle indicates direction, target, or recipient, depending on context.

  ➔ The particle 〜に is used to specify the target or purpose related to the verb or action.