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Japan
Lyric
Room

Where Japanese lyrics meet language and culture.

Japan Lyric Room is a space for people who love Japanese music and want to understand the meaning behind the lyrics.

From anime opening themes to J-POP and city pop classics, this site explores why certain words are chosen, what emotions they carry, and how Japanese culture shapes lyrical expression.

Rather than offering literal translations, we focus on nuance, imagery, and emotional context—so listeners can experience Japanese songs more deeply.

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Baka Mitai ばかみたい | Lyrics Meaning (Like a Dragon) - Kazuma Kiryu #LikeADragon #龍が如く #yakuza
13:20
ANRI - Kanashimi ga Tomaranai 悲しみがとまらない | Meaning Behind City Pop #Anri #CityPop #杏里
10:06
Ado - Show (唱) (Lyrics Breakdown) | The Meaning Behind USJ Halloween Horror Nights #Ado #唱
15:22
Mrs. GREEN APPLE - Darling (ダーリン) | The Meaning Behind NHK 18 Fes #MrsGREENAPPLE #ダーリン
14:18
King Gnu - AIZO (Lyrics Breakdown) | Jujutsu Kaisen S3 OP #KingGnu #呪術廻戦 #animesong
13:05
YOASOBI - The Brave (勇者)  | Frieren OP #YOASOBI #葬送のフリーレン #thebrave #animesong
12:11
Yumi Arai - Chuo Freeway (中央フリーウェイ) #citypop #YumiArai #JapanLyricRoom #jpop #中央フリーウェイ #荒井由美
09:35
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION - Haruka Kanata (遥か彼方) | The Meaning Behind Naruto Opening 2
10:12

About Japan Lyric Room

Japan Lyric Room is a bilingual project dedicated to exploring the emotional, linguistic, and cultural depth hidden within Japanese songs.
We connect music with language-learning, helping global listeners understand not only what the lyrics mean, but why they resonate so deeply.

Through careful analysis of metaphors, emotional nuance, and uniquely Japanese expressions, we reveal the cultural stories, values, and aesthetics that shape each song.
From City Pop to anime themes, from Showa classics to modern J-Pop, our goal is to open a doorway into Japan’s heart—one lyric at a time.

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