About this work
A poem links the decision not to complain with personal responsibility, independence and the choices one makes. This English version is an editorial translation for access; the Japanese text remains available alongside it for comparison.
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日本語原文 Japanese original
不満は言わない
不満があるけれど・・
不満なんて言いたくないから
全てが言い訳に聞こえる
自分に理屈っぽい
人のせいにしたくない
わかったつもりだけれど
きっと今の自分を作ったのは自分の責任
全ては自分が選んだ道のり
不満なんて言ったら卑怯になるよね
いつだって潔くいたい
自分のことくらい自分で守るから
自分の意志で生きたい
English translation 英訳
AI-assisted English translation. The Japanese original remains authoritative.
Not to complain
I have grievances, though...
Because I don't want to speak of complaints
Everything sounds like an excuse
I'm too argumentative about myself
I don't want to blame others
I think I understand, but
It's surely my responsibility that made me who I am now
All of this is the path I chose myself
Saying I'm dissatisfied would be cowardly, wouldn't it
I've always wanted to be resolute
Because I'll protect myself, after all
I want to live by my own will
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