Learn Japanese with N4 Songs

Famous songs that stay simple all the way through — a good fit at N4. Each one has a section-by-section breakdown of what the lyrics mean, the grammar and vocabulary to catch, the official video, and a link to search the full lyrics.

• CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA

  A breakdown of CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA, the legendary Dragon Ball Z opening. What the lyrics mean, the N4 grammar (何が起きても — 'no matter what happens'), the vocabulary, and the official video — no lyrics reprinted.

• めざせポケモンマスター

  A breakdown of めざせポケモンマスター, the classic Pokémon anime opening. What the lyrics mean, the grammar (たとえ〜も / 〜の中), the vocabulary, and the official video — no lyrics reprinted, just a lyrics-search link.

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