Let’s Learn & Sing! “Kimi wo Nosete”
Let’s Enjoy Learning “Kimi wo Nosete”!
“Kimi wo Nosete” is the theme song of Studio Ghibli’s famous anime movie Castle in the Sky (天空の城ラピュタ / Tenkuu no Shiro Laputa). This song has a beautiful melody and touching lyrics that have captured the hearts of many people.
In this blog, we will introduce the lyrics in hiragana and romaji, explain their meaning, and show you how to enjoy singing this wonderful song!
Understanding the Lyrics & Meaning
Let’s first look at the lyrics of “Kimi wo Nosete” and their meanings.
Lyrics (Japanese / Hiragana)
あの地平線 輝くのは
（あの ち-へい-せん かが-やくのは）
どこかに君を かくしているから
（どこか-に きみ-を かくして-いるか-ら）
たくさんの灯が なつかしいのは
（たくさ-んの ひが なつかしいのは）
あのどれかひとつに 君がいるから
（あの どれ-か ひと-つに きみがいるから）
Romaji
Ano chiheisen kagayaku no wa
Dokoka ni kimi o kakushite iru kara
Takusan no hi ga natsukashii no wa
Ano doreka hitotsu ni kimi ga iru kara
English Translation
The reason that horizon shines
Is because you are hidden somewhere in it
The reason so many lights feel nostalgic
Is because you are in one of them
These lyrics express the feeling of thinking about a precious person who is far away. The poetic expression “The horizon shines because you are somewhere” is very beautiful.
How to Pronounce & Sing Along
1. Read the Lyrics Slowly
First, look at the romaji and pronounce each word carefully.
Tips:
- “ちへいせん (chiheisen)” → Pronounce it as “chi-he-i-sen”
- “かがやく (kagayaku)” → The “ga” sound should be soft and nasal
2. Practice with the Rhythm
Listen to the song and try to pronounce the lyrics along with the melody. Start slow, and once you’re comfortable, try to match the rhythm.
3. Sing Along! – Enjoy the Song!
Let’s enjoy singing “Kimi wo Nosete” together! 🎶