About this work
A Japanese poem with an English refrain celebrates the way a relationship transforms ordinary moments into special days. 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
June 26, 2023
あなたに会った、風の車で
それは特別な日になった
Today is a special day
こんなにも心浮き立つなんて
どうかしているわたし。
あなたの話が当たり前になった日
わたし、年端のゆかないガールフレンドになったの？
A special day.
時々連絡ないと悲しい日
気付けばあなたの存在は大きくなった
Today is a special day
揺れ動く心はdance
あなたと踊りたい恋のワルツ
シュトラウスの調べにのせて
わたしの特別な日
あなたと共にずっと続くと信じたい
Today is a special day.
English translation 英訳
AI-assisted English translation. The Japanese original remains authoritative.
Today is a special day
kyō wa tokubetsu na hi
Nao Takatori
June 26, 2023
Meeting you, in a wind-driven car
That became a special day
How could my heart be so full?
Something's wrong with me.
The day your words became ordinary
Did I become a girl friend
Still too young to have a proper one?
A special day.
A day that's sad if I don't get in touch sometimes
Before I knew it, your presence had grown so big
A heart that's swaying and moving is dancing
A love waltz I want to dance with you
On the tune of Strauss
My special day
I want to believe it will go on forever with you
Original wording, author credits, notes and source materials are preserved there.