Spring Romance: A Love Story in Japanese
Spring is a season of new beginnings, gentle breezes, and heartfelt emotions. The song lyrics capture the beauty of a blossoming romance, where each day feels precious and full of warmth. Let’s explore its meaning while learning useful Japanese phrases!
1. Waking Up with Thoughts of Love
Lyric: 朝、目が覚めた あなたのことを まず考えた
(Asa, me ga sameta anata no koto o mazu kangaeta)
“I woke up in the morning and thought of you first.”
Japanese Tip:
- 目が覚める (me ga sameru) – to wake up
- 考える (kangaeru) – to think (deeply)
- まず (mazu) – first, before anything else
Practice: 朝、目が覚めたら何を考えますか？
(Asa, me ga sametara nani o kangaemasu ka?)
What do you think of when you wake up?
2. The Beauty of Spring and Longing for Someone
Lyric: 春の空から 少し冷たい 風が舞い降り
(Haru no sora kara sukoshi tsumetai kaze ga maiori)
“From the spring sky, a slightly cold wind falls.”
Japanese Tip:
- 春 (haru) – spring
- 空 (sora) – sky
- 冷たい (tsumetai) – cold (to the touch)
- 舞い降りる (maioriru) – to descend gracefully (like cherry blossoms)
Practice: 春の空はどんな色ですか？
(Haru no sora wa donna iro desu ka?)
What color is the spring sky?
3. Meeting Someone Special
Lyric: 準急停まる あなたの駅で 待ち合わせてる
(Junkyū tomaru anata no eki de machiawaseteru)
“I’m waiting for you at your station where the express train stops.”
Japanese Tip:
- 駅 (eki) – train station
- 待ち合わせる (machiawaseru) – to meet up
- 準急 (junkyū) – semi-express train
Practice: どこで待ち合わせしますか？
(Doko de machiawase shimasu ka?)
Where shall we meet up?
4. Cherishing Each Moment Together
Lyric: 同じ場面は二度と来ない 一期一会だよ
(Onaji bamen wa nido to konai ichigo ichie da yo)
“The same scene will never come again; it’s a once-in-a-lifetime moment.”
Japanese Tip:
- 場面 (bamen) – scene, moment
- 二度と (nido to) – never again
- 一期一会 (ichigo ichie) – “one life, one meeting” (treasuring each encounter)
Practice: 一期一会の瞬間を教えてください。
(Ichigo ichie no shunkan o oshiete kudasai.)
Tell me about a once-in-a-lifetime moment you’ve experienced.
Conclusion: Embracing the Beauty of Everyday Life
The song reminds us to appreciate the small, beautiful moments in life. Whether it’s a fresh spring breeze, a morning thought, or a meeting at a train station, every second is precious.
Try using these new Japanese phrases to express your own feelings and experiences.
What is your favorite season, and how would you describe it in Japanese? 🌸
Haru Beautiful Everyday春 ビューティフル エブリデイ“Spring Is Beautiful Everyday”Morning Musume.