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Learning Through Lyrics: Part 10

Line Ten trust me おろしてみればいい そう                       君のために 僕がいるんだ Translation trust me /  just put it down and see                yes, I’m right here … Continue reading

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Learning Through Lyrics: Part 9

Line Nine trust me この想いほどけないから                my dear 抱えた荷物 Translation Trust me / these feelings will never come apart       my dear / that baggage you carried Vocabulary & Grammar Notes Kono … Continue reading

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Learning Through Lyrics: Part 8

Line Eight I’m here どこにいたって                     call me ひとつになれる Translation I’m here / no matter where you are          call me / we’ll become one Vocabulary & Grammar … Continue reading

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Learning Through Lyrics: Part 7

We’re already up to part #7! Yes, it’s a long work in progress, but explaining things the right way takes time. Line Seven 変わることのない       愛はきっとここにある Translation That’s not something that’ll change          surely there … Continue reading

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Learning Through Lyrics: Part 6

Line Six 何度も伝えたい        君はひとりじゃない Translation I want to tell you over and over              you’re not alone Vocabulary & Grammar Notes Nando mo Japanese: なんども、何度も。 The first kanji is the “nan” as … Continue reading

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Learning Through Lyrics: Part 5

Line Five 小さな不安さえ          僕が摘み取ってあげる Translation If you feel a little unease      I’ll snatch it away Vocabulary & Grammar Notes Chiisa na “Chiisa” is the root of this irregular adjective. Usually, we read this as “chiisai” for small. However, it is … Continue reading

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Learning Through Lyrics, Part 4

Line 4 ちゃんと聞こえている           君の心の聲 Translation I’m hearing loud and clear      the voice of your heart Vocabulary & Grammar Notes Chanto “Chanto” is a word that means “properly, perfectly, exactly.” It is, thus, equivalent to the English idiom, “loud and clear.” … Continue reading

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Learning Through Lyrics, Part 3

Third Line Trust me 繋がっているから      ただ感じていて このぬくもり Translation Trust me/ for we are connected          just go on, feel this warmth Vocabulary/ Grammar Notes Tsunagatteiru The original uses a non-standard kanji variation that I have not used … Continue reading

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Learning Through Lyrics, Part 2

So, let’s move on to part 2. Second Line Trust me もう何もおそれないで my dear 見えない糸で Translation Trust me / don’t be afraid of anything anymore                  my dear / for with an invisible thread Vocabulary/ Grammar Notes Mou In this case, … Continue reading

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Learning Through Lyrics, Part 1

A Japanese learner asked me to translate the lyrics of a particular song, “Trust me” by Yuya Matsushita, and to explain the vocabulary within. In the interests of education, I intend to do this in manageable steps. I am not … Continue reading

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