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夜に駆ける (Yoru ni Kakeru) by YOASOBI - Japanese lesson
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夜に駆ける (Yoru ni Kakeru) by YOASOBI

Topic

Intro + Verse 1

Key Phrases

沈むように溶けてゆくように

Sinking and melting away

二人だけの空

Sky for just the two of us

僕の心の全てを奪った

You stole all of my heart

Skills You'll Learn

Understanding romantic imagery in Japanese

日本語のロマンチックなイメージの理解

Recognizing expressions of emotion in Japanese

日本語の感情表現の認識

Interpreting metaphoric language in lyrics

比喩的な歌詞の言葉の解釈

Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases

🌊⬇️

沈むように

Like sinking

The verb [沈む] (shizumu) can mean sinking, but also setting, like the sun.

The imagery of sinking resonates with traditional Japanese literature, often symbolizing emotional depth.

🫠

溶けてゆくように

Like melting away

The verb [溶ける] (tokeru) is commonly used for melting snow or ice in Japan.

Cherry blossoms, a national symbol, often use the imagery of melting or fading.

🌊⬇️🫠

沈むように溶けてゆくように

Sinking and melting away.

Combines the feelings of two gradual processes, setting a dreamy tone.

Both sinking and melting have profound roles in haiku and other poetry forms.

🌌👫

二人だけの空

Sky for just the two of us

[二人] (futari) means two people or 'a couple'.

In Japanese culture, the sky often represents shared moments and intimacy.

🌃🌌

広がる夜に

On a spreading night

[広がる] (hirogaru) implies something vast or expanding.

Nighttime in Japan can be a peaceful time for reflection or romance.

🌌🌃👫

二人だけの空が広がる夜に

In the night where the sky for just the two of us unfolds

This phrase highlights personal space within a vast universe.

The night sky is frequently used in anime and films to depict personal and shared experiences.

👋😢

「さよなら」だけだった

It was just 'goodbye'

The word [さよなら] (sayonara) is a formal way to say goodbye, often implying a long or final parting.

In Japan, goodbyes can be emotional events, signifying an end or transformation in relationships.

💬1️⃣

その一言で

With that one word

[一言] (hitokoto) means a single word or short phrase.

Minimalist communication is appreciated in Japanese culture, where a few words can carry deep meaning.

🤔💡

全てが分かった

I understood everything

The verb [分かる] (wakaru) means to understand, often implying sudden insight or realization.

Understanding without lengthy explanation is common in 'kuuki wo yomu' (reading the air) in Japan.

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