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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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