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

夜に駆ける (Yoru ni Kakeru) by YOASOBI

Topic

Verse 2

Key Phrases

君にしか見えない

Only visible to you

信じていたいけど信じれないこと

I want to believe, but I can't believe it.

それでもきっといつかはきっと 僕らはきっと

Even so, surely someday, surely we will

Skills You'll Learn

Expressing personal emotions

個人的な感情の表現

Communicating doubts and disbelief

疑念と信じられないことの伝達

Expressing hope for future understanding

将来の理解への希望の表現

Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases

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君にしか

Only for you

The phrase [君にしか] uses [にしか], which means 'only to' or 'exclusive to'. It's often used to show something is exclusive to the subject mentioned.

Japanese language often uses levels of exclusivity, indicating things that are meant for or only seen by a particular person.

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見えない

Cannot see

[見えない] (mi-e-nai) is the negative form of the verb [見える], which means 'can see'.

Visibility and perception are common themes in Japanese literature and music, often leading to deeper philosophical interpretations.

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君にしか見えない

Only visible to you

Combining [君にしか] and [見えない] creates a feeling of intimacy and exclusivity.

This phrase reflects the Japanese cultural emphasis on personal connection and shared experiences.

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何かを

Something

The phrase uses [何か] (nanika), meaning 'something'. This word is versatile and can function in various contexts.

Curiosity and the unknown are themes in Japanese art and music, often leading to introspection.

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見つめる

Gazing at

[見つめる] (mi-tsu-me-ru) is a form of the verb [見る] (miru), meaning 'to see', but carries a deeper sense of intent or focus.

Gazing or looking intently is culturally significant, often pointing to affection or deep thought.

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君が

You

In [君が] (kimi ga), [君] (kimi) is a casual way to say 'you'.

[君] is often used in songs and poetry for its emotional and personal tone, contrasting with the more formal [あなた].

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嫌いだ

I don't like

[嫌いだ] can imply more than just a casual dislike; it can express strong opposition.

Emotions are subtly expressed in Japanese language, emphasizing the cultural context of indirectness.

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何かを見つめる君が嫌いだ

I hate it when you're staring at something.

The structure emphasizes the action of staring and the emotion of the speaker.

Dislike or frustration can be subtly conveyed in Japanese, reflecting cultural nuances in communication.

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見惚れている

Mesmerized

[見惚れる] (mi-ho-re-ru) means to be so taken by something that it becomes all-consuming.

Being 'mesmerized' often appears in stories and songs, capturing the beauty and ephemeral nature of moments.

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