A music, "Sonnet of a Clown",  By Masashi Sada
I listened to this music after a long absence.
I tried to translate the lyrics.

Sonnet of a Clown (1980)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lrRspb_1wc


道化師のソネット（１９８０）　　
作詞、作曲/さだまさし　　歌/さだまさし

笑ってよ君のために　　笑ってよ僕のために

僕達は小さな舟に　　哀しみという荷物を積んで
時の流れを下ってゆく　　舟人たちのようだね
君のその小さな手には　　持ちきれない程の哀しみを
せめて笑顔が救うのなら　　僕は道化師（ピエロ）になれるよ

笑ってよ君のために　　笑ってよ僕のために
きっと誰もが同じ河の　　ほとりを歩いている

僕等は別々の山を　　それぞれの高さ目指して
息もつがずに登ってゆく　　山びと達のようだね
君のその小さな腕に　　支えきれない程の哀しみを
せめて笑顔が救うのなら　　僕は道化師（ピエロ）になろう

笑ってよ君のために　　笑ってよ僕のために
いつか真実（ほんとう）に笑いながら　　話せる日がくるから

笑ってよ君のために　　笑ってよ僕のために
笑ってよ君のために　　笑ってよ僕のために



Sonnet of a Clown (1980)
Composer: Masashi Sada
Lyrics: Masashi Sada

Please Smiling to make you happy, Please Smiling to make me happy.
We were in a small boat laden with baggage of sadness
We are like sailor goes down the passage of time.
You have plenty of sadness can not hold with your hands
If Smiling makes you better, I can be your clown.

Please Smiling to make you happy, Please Smiling to make me happy,
Everyone walking along with you, Along the stream of time.

We are mountain climbers, Who head for our own peak
With heavy burden, without even taking a breath.
You have plenty of sorrow can not hold by your arms.
If Smiling makes you better, I will be your clown.

Please Smiling to make you happy, Please Smiling to make me happy.
One day I'm going to speak the truth with smile.

Please Smiling to make you happy, Please Smiling to make me happy.
Please Smiling to make you happy, Please Smiling to make me happy.

Japanese religion

Japanese religion

 They said that Japanese religion is Buddhism and Shinto. Or Japanese, it is also referred to as non-religious.

Which is it correct?.
I think both are wrong.

 In Japan, there is a God, of course the animals, mountains and rivers, but also liquor and swords.
 Japan is a nation of polytheism. Japan is similar to the Roman Empire before Constantine the Great.
 Although it is said that even the gods were present over 100,000 in Rome, But We have eight millions gods in Japan.

 So, we do not believe in Christ. We also believe in Christianity. I will be that.

 Japan is said that one of the developed countries in the world. It is only Japan among developed countries. It is not a Christian country.
 Without resistance in the Islamic mosque, in the Christian Church, even in Buddhist temples, the Japanese will be able to worship.
 You should be given the job in the world for Japanese. Perhaps, in Greece in Afghanistan in Iraq, the Japanese should do a good job.

Why the Japanese poor English?

Why the Japanese poor English?

Spanish Father replied. He is my friend
"Because there is no need to use. Europeans can speak several languages​​. Because it is necessary. However, in Japan, need not foreign language."

Most industrial products are made in Japan. Self-sufficiency of food is also not impossible. Foreign famous book has been translated into almost all Japanese.
We Japanese do not feel the lack. And, I heard that Americans also speak a foreign language is not good.

I want to create a new certification.
"Rate of using foreign language is inversely satisfaction of the country."

I learned English at school for 8 years. I can read English. But, I can not write my own opinions. So I began to write this blog. If there are any mistakes, please comment me.

Purpose

 I do not write a naturalization procedure or examination. I write that the Japanese thinks.
 I want you to make friends with a Japanese.
 You may live in Japan if you like Japan. However, therefore it is necessary to understand Japan enough.