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Japanese Sakura Songs | Wotamin, Rin', Ikimono Gakari, RSP Lyrics & Pinyin

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chuān
liú
As this river flows on
wěn
yīn
wén
A gentle melody is heard
chuī
fēng
jiá
The blowing wind caresses my cheek
huái
chū
shèn
Nostalgic memories seep in
yáo
kōng
The distant sky
xiōng
liè
As if tearing my heart apart
wàng
xǐng
Awakens forgotten memories
lèi
Tears overflow
bái
yīng
huā
jié
The season of white cherry blossoms
yuǎn
mèng
zhōng
Exists only deep within a dream
sàn
huā
niè
The scattered petals whispered
wàng
yán
Unforgettable words
mián
rén
Sleepless nights, all alone
chū
 
fēng
zhōng
I start walking, in the lukewarm wind
Still innocently frolicking
chū
biàn
Before I know it, it turns into a memory
yuè
yún
yǐn
The moon, too, hides behind clouds
zhēng
shǔ
Of humid, hot days
xiāo
méng
Even memories I wish to erase are fleeting
zhǐ
lèi
Unstoppable tears
shí
jiān
cán
Time carved in cruelly
yóu
Binds people and plays with them
qīng
qīng
mào
yīng
The lush green cherry leaves
Say nothing at all
bái
yīng
huā
jié
The season of white cherry blossoms
yuǎn
mèng
zhōng
Exists only deep within a dream
sàn
huā
niè
The scattered petals whispered
wàng
yán
Unforgettable words
sàn
Dazzlingly scattering
yīng
xīn
jiě
My heart melts into cherry blossom hues
yuè
míng
zhōng
jūn
yán
In the moonlight, your face
xiāo
Emerged and vanished
dài
gōng
yuán
In that park where I kept waiting
shǒu
zhèn
yǐng
tàn
I search for your waving shadow, but
fēng
chù
The wind from that day touches my cheek
chūn
yún
It will surely tell of spring
qīng
guāng
yīng
bìng
The cherry trees gleaming blue
huā
míng
róu
The light of blossoms, soft
jūn
jūn
chān辿
Apart from you, I trace your steps
jiàn
yuè
tàn
Searching for the moon we saw that day
yǐn
chū
zhōng
huā
To the withered flower in the drawer
guò
bào
Still holding onto the past
sàn
huā
The dancing, falling petals, you see
chūn
lèi
jūn
jiào
Are spring's tears, you taught me
huā
huī
Shine like a flower
fēng
zhōng
shēng
Let us live on in the wind
yuè
mǎn
The moon will surely wax full
yuǎn
yuǎn
That, far, far away... Ah...
míng
zhào
Shining brightly
yīng
xià
tóng
Beneath these cherry blossoms, the same thoughts
zhù
rén
People standing still
jīn
shí
yuè
Now, transcending time
èr
rén
yǐng
zhòng
Our two shadows will gently overlap
 
 
jiàng
luò
Cherry blossoms flutter down, falling softly
yáo
 
xiǎng
 
bào
I embraced the full extent of my wavering feelings
jūn
 
chūn
 
yuàn
 
mèng
That dream we wished for in spring, you and I
jīn
jiàn
I can still see it now
sàn
Cherry blossoms scatter
diàn
chē
 
jiàn
What I saw from the train
Was a trace of old days
tōng
chūn
qiáo
The great spring bridge we walked together
 
 
 
 
lái
When graduation time came
jūn
 
 
xiāng
 
 
chū
You left your hometown
 
chuān
dào
 
 
 
 
tàn
 
On the colored riverbank, I search for that day
 
 
dào
 
 
xuǎn
Choosing our separate paths
 
chūn
 
 
zhōng
We two ended our spring
xiào
kuā
 
míng
 
The glorious tomorrow
 
 
jiāo
Impatiently urges me on
xiǎo
tián
xiàn线
 
 
chuāng
 
In the window of the Odakyu Line
jīn
nián
 
 
 
 
yìng
Cherry blossoms reflect again this year
jūn
 
 
shēng
 
Your voice
 
xiōng
 
In my heart
wén
 
 
I can hear it
 
 
jiàng
 
luò
Cherry blossoms flutter down, falling softly
yáo
 
xiǎng
 
 
 
 
bào
I embraced the full extent of my wavering feelings
jūn
 
 
chūn
 
 
yuàn
 
 
 
mèng
 
That dream we wished for in spring, you and I
jīn
 
 
jiàn
 
 
I can still see it now
 
sàn
Cherry blossoms scatter
shū
 
 
shǒu
zhǐ
 
 
In the letter I began to write
yuán
 
 
 
 
"I'm doing well," I wrote
xiǎo
 
 
 
 
jiàn
tòu
 
Such a small lie, you can see right through it, can't you?
 
 
jiē
 
This ever-changing town, too
chūn
 
 
shòu
Embraces spring
jīn
nián
 
 
 
huā
 
 
 
 
This year, those flowers will open their buds again
jūn
 
 
 
 
 
Beyond the days without you
 
 
rén
 
 
 
I, too, am becoming an adult
 
quán
 
wàng
 
 
 
I wonder if I'll forget everything this way
běn
dāng
 
 
hǎo
 
 
"I truly loved you"
 
 
shǒu
 
 
shēn
I reach out my hand to the cherry blossoms
 
xiǎng
 
 
jīn
These feelings now
chūn
 
 
 
 
Are enveloped in spring
 
 
jiàng
 
luò
Cherry blossoms flutter down, falling softly
yáo
 
xiǎng
 
 
 
 
bào
I held close the full extent of my wavering feelings
jūn
 
 
 
qiáng
 
 
yán
 
Those strong words you gave me
jīn
 
 
xiōng
 
 
cán
Still remain in my heart
 
 
Cherry blossoms dance and go
 
 
jiàng
 
luò
Cherry blossoms flutter down, falling softly
yáo
 
xiǎng
 
 
 
 
bào
I embraced the full extent of my wavering feelings
yuǎn
 
chūn
 
 
mèng
jiàn
 
 
 
 
Those days we dreamt of in a distant spring
kōng
 
 
xiāo
 
 
Are fading into the sky
 
 
jiàng
 
luò
Cherry blossoms flutter down, falling softly
chūn
 
 
 
xiàng
 
 
 
chū
I start walking towards the other side of spring
jūn
 
chūn
 
 
shì
 
 
mèng
 
 
qiáng
This dream we swore to in spring, you and I, strongly
xiōng
bào
I hold it in my heart
sàn
Cherry blossoms scatter
huì
jūn
jīn
huì
"Cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms, I want to see you. No, I want to see you right now."
It's alright, don't cry anymore
fēng
bāo
I am the wind, embracing you
huì
jūn
jīn
huì
"Cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms, I want to see you. No, I want to see you right now."
hǎo
Thank you, I'll always love you
xīng
jiàn
shǒu
I am a star, watching over you
chū
huì
I'm glad I met you
běn
dāng
běn
dāng
It was truly, truly good
I can't stay here anymore, no
xíng
I have to go, I'm truly sorry
rén
yuǎn
xíng
I have to go to a faraway place alone now
wén
wén
Don't ask "where?" Don't ask "why?" I'm truly sorry
I can no longer be by your side
sàn
dào
yīng
bìng
Passing through our usual cherry-lined walking path
yóu
chuān
miàn
shàng
kōng
guāng
fāng
Towards the shining sky above the river where we often played
huì
píng
I won't be able to see you again, it's lonely, but I'll be fine
shēng
I'm glad I was born, truly glad
chū
huì
I'm glad I met you
huì
jūn
jīn
huì
"Cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms, I want to see you. No, I want to see you right now."
It's alright, don't cry anymore
fēng
bāo
I am the wind, embracing you
huì
jūn
jīn
huì
"Cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms, I want to see you. No, I want to see you right now."
hǎo
Thank you, I'll always love you
xīng
jiàn
shǒu
I am a star, watching over you
chū
huì
I'm glad I met you
běn
dāng
běn
dāng
It was truly, truly good
guī
dài
hòu
yīn
The afternoon waiting for your return, your footsteps, ordinary things
fān
zhī
Yes, I knew the greatest joy
huà
What you told me, about your day, various things
fān
bēi
zhī
Yes, I also knew the deepest sorrow
xiào
yán
lèi
yōu
It was your smile, your tears, your kindness
míng
shēng
bào
wàn
wēn
The voice calling my name, your embracing arms, their warmth
chù
wàng
xìng
I can't touch them anymore, but I won't forget, I am happy
shēng
I'm glad I was born, truly glad
shēng
I'm glad I was born, truly glad
huì
jūn
jīn
huì
"Cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms, I want to see you. No, I want to see you right now."
It's okay, I am here
chūn
bào
kōng
I am spring, the sky embracing you
huì
jūn
jīn
huì
"Cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms, I want to see you. No, I want to see you right now."
hǎo
Thank you, I'll always love you
niǎo
I am a bird, continuing to sing for you
yīng
kōng
fāng
Beyond the sky where cherry blossoms dance
xīn
zhōng
If I close my eyes, within my heart
huì
jūn
jīn
huì
"Cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms, I want to see you. No, I want to see you right now."
wēi
xiào
It's okay, try to smile
huā
zhǐ
xiān
huā
I am a flower, the flower at your fingertips
huì
jūn
jīn
huì
"Cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms, I want to see you. No, I want to see you right now."
hǎo
Thank you, I'll always love you
ài
xiōng
I am love, in your heart
huì
jūn
jīn
huì
"Cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms, I want to see you. No, I want to see you right now."
It's alright, don't cry anymore
fēng
bāo
I am the wind, embracing you
huì
jūn
jīn
huì
"Cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms, I want to see you. No, I want to see you right now."
hǎo
Thank you, I'll always love you
xīng
jiàn
shǒu
I am a star, watching over you
chū
huì
I'm glad I met you
běn
dāng
běn
dāng
It was truly, truly good
běn
dāng
běn
dāng
It was truly, truly good
shǒu
tàn
miáo
I tried to draw by fumbling in the dark
mèng
jiān
The colors of my dream were somehow uneven
kǎo
wèi
lái
Of a future I had never thought about
ān
Though I become anxious
shǒu
shēn
dòng
chū
jiě
I'll only understand by reaching out and moving
shǎo
fēn
xiàng
Gradually moving towards the self I want to be
Becoming colored
jīn
yīng
xiào
Now cherry blossoms flutter
chū
Memories sparkle
biàn
biàn
Things that change and things that do not
xīn
jié
fēng
xiōng
The scent of the wind in the new season
bìng
xīn
bāo
Gently envelops my still timid heart
yìng
shì
jiè
jiàn
I want to see the world reflected in those eyes
shǎo
But I'm a little scared
chōng
jiāo
chí
A longing and a feeling of impatience
luò
Why is it, so intricately intertwined
xiǎng
These bewildered feelings
bèi
Even if I turn my eyes away
yǐn
fēn
shēn
Because I cannot hide my true self
quán
shòu
zhǐ
I'll accept everything
yīng
xiào
Again, cherry blossoms flutter
chū
Memories sparkle
jīn
chū
lái
Because there are things I can only do now
fēn
zhèng
zhí
Honestly confronting my hesitant self
I'll walk on, even without a map
quán
guò
Someday, when everything has passed
guò
biàn
Even if everything turns into the past
chū
I'll be able to remember countless times
jūn
shēng
yīng
xiào
jiē
Your voice, this town where cherry blossoms bloom
Again and again
jīn
yīng
xiào
Now cherry blossoms flutter
chū
Memories sparkle
biàn
biàn
Things that change and things that do not
wèi
lái
zhì
My timid heart, left behind in an overwhelming future
bìng
xīn
biàn
Will change even my timid heart
yīng
xiào
Cherry blossoms flutter
chū
Memories sparkle
shū
The answer isn't written anywhere, but
If I open this door
I can go anywhere
zhǐ
chǎng
suǒ
Surely to the place I aimed for
zhe
I will arrive

Key HSK Vocabulary

Word Pinyin Meaning HSK Action
正直 zhèng zhí honest, upright HSK 7
电车 diàn chē tram, tamcar HSK 6
明日 míng rì tomorrow HSK 6
记忆 jì yì memory HSK 5
梦见 mèng jiàn dream, dream about HSK 4
微笑 wēi xiào smile HSK 4
未来 wèi lái future, tomorrow HSK 4
季节 jì jié time, season HSK 4
自身 zì shēn self, oneself HSK 3
大人 dà ren lord, honorable HSK 2
全部 quán bù whole, entirety HSK 2
公园 gōng yuán park, public garden HSK 2
出来 chū lái emerge, come out HSK 1
今年 jīn nián this year HSK 1
音色 yīn sè tone colour , timbre
午后 wǔ hòu afternoon
卒业 zú yè graduate, finish a course of study
场所 chǎng suǒ location, place
大桥 Dà Qiáo Da Qiao, one of the Two Qiaos, according to Romance of the Three Kingdoms 三国演义, the two great beauties of ancient China
手纸 shǒu zhǐ toilet paper

Does a certain melody ever sweep you back to a cherished memory, a moment when beauty felt both boundless and fleeting? That's the profound enchantment awaiting you in our featured "Japanese Sakura Songs" compilation, a collection steeped in "Beautiful Nostalgia" that promises to stir your soul.

Prepare to be captivated by the distinct vocal artistry of Wotamin, Rin', Ikimono Gakari, and RSP. These aren't just influential figures in the Japanese music scene; their unique blend of pop-rock, R&B, and traditional-infused styles creates a vibrant sonic tapestry. Let these captivating tunes, brimming with evocative emotion and diverse soundscapes, become an exquisite, culturally rich backdrop for your Chinese language journey.

Quick Info

Song Name Japanese Sakura Songs - Beautiful Nostalgia
Artist Wotamin, Rin', Ikimono Gakari, RSP
Original Singer Original
Release Year 2010
Duration 08:30

The Story Behind the Song

"Japanese Sakura Songs - Beautiful Nostalgia" isn't merely a track; it's a vibrant tapestry woven from the essence of Japan's most cherished season. Wotamin, Rin', Ikimono Gakari, and RSP lend their distinct voices to paint a sonic landscape of sakura, the ephemeral cherry blossoms that whisper tales of life's fleeting beauty. This unique compilation captures the collective Japanese soul's poignant embrace of the blossoms' transient spectacle, a cultural heartbeat resonating with admiration for nature's delicate dance.

The title's "Beautiful Nostalgia" perfectly encapsulates the track's emotional core. It's a reflective journey, blending diverse musical styles to evoke cherished memories of springs past, of shared hanami picnics under a shower of petals, and the bittersweet realization that such beauty is impermanent. This medley doesn't just celebrate sakura; it beckons listeners to a personal reverie, a heartfelt yearning for those cherished moments, reinforcing the profound connection between the blossoms and the human experience of grace, change, and enduring memory.

✨ Lyrical Highlights

樱花片片随风飘落
Yīnghuā piànpiàn suí fēng piāoluò
Cherry blossoms flutter, falling with the wind.

This line beautifully captures the ephemeral nature of sakura, using the evocative "片片" (piànpiàn) to suggest delicate, individual petals. It paints a vivid, almost melancholic image of petals gracefully descending, embodying the transient beauty of spring. This directly connects to the theme of impermanence and the bittersweet nostalgia associated with fleeting moments.

曾与你一起在春天许下的那个梦想
Céng yǔ nǐ yīqǐ zài chūntiān xǔ xià de nàgè mèngxiǎng
That dream we once made together in spring.

This line is deeply poetic as it interweaves personal history with the seasonal backdrop of cherry blossoms. The "dream made in spring" symbolizes shared hopes and promises, imbuing the natural cycle with profound human emotion. It perfectly encapsulates the theme of "Beautiful Nostalgia," reflecting on cherished past aspirations and relationships under the fleeting beauty of the sakura.

Grammar Notes

📌 Input Language Mismatch
The provided lyrics are in Japanese, not Chinese. As an expert Chinese teacher, I must point out that it is impossible to extract Chinese grammar patterns from Japanese lyrics. Japanese and Chinese are distinct languages with different grammatical structures, syntax, and vocabulary, despite sharing some written characters (Kanji/Hanzi). Therefore, the request to find 'Chinese grammar patterns found in these lyrics' cannot be fulfilled directly.

抱歉,这些歌词是日语,无法提取中文语法。

Bàoqiàn, zhèxiē gēcí shì Rìyǔ, wúfǎ tíqǔ Zhōngwén yǔfǎ.

Apologies, these lyrics are Japanese, and Chinese grammar cannot be extracted.

📌 Grammatical Particles (Japanese specific)
Japanese grammar heavily relies on grammatical particles (助詞, joshi) such as が (ga), は (wa), に (ni), を (o), の (no), と (to) to indicate the function of words in a sentence, case, and relationships. These particles are fundamental to Japanese sentence structure but do not exist in Chinese grammar. Chinese relies on word order, prepositions (介词), and functional words to convey similar meanings.

日语的助词在中文中没有直接对应。

Rìyǔ de zhùcí zài Zhōngwén zhōng méiyǒu zhíjiē duìyìng.

Japanese particles do not have direct equivalents in Chinese.

📌 Verb Conjugation (Japanese specific)
Japanese verbs undergo extensive conjugation for tense, aspect, mood, and politeness levels (e.g., 流れる 'flow', 闻こえる 'can be heard', 舞い散る 'flutter down'). This inflectional grammar is a core feature of Japanese. In contrast, Chinese verbs do not conjugate; tense and aspect are typically indicated by adverbs, aspect markers (如:了 'le', 着 'zhe', 过 'guò'), or contextual cues. There are no Chinese verb conjugations 'found in these lyrics' as the verbs are all in Japanese conjugated forms.

中文动词不屈折,与日语变位动词不同。

Zhōngwén dòngcí bù qūzhé, yǔ Rìyǔ biànwèi dòngcí bùtóng.

Chinese verbs do not conjugate, unlike Japanese inflected verbs.