Kimigayo · 君が代
Original lyrics and translation for the Japan national anthem.
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Original Japanese lyrics with line-by-line translation. Toggle the translation on or off using the checkbox.
君が代は
May thy peaceful reign last long!
千代に八千代に
May it last for thousands of years,
さざれ石の
Until this tiny stone
いわおとなりて
Will grow into a massive rock
こけのむすまで
And the moss will cover it all deep and thick.
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