The music video for 'Suki ni Naru Crescendo' (好きになるクレッシェンド), a new song by the 5th generation members of the idol group Hinatazaka46, has been released on YouTube. Saki Katayama serves as the center for the first time in this song. The theme of the video is 'ice hockey,' and the members showcase fresh dance moves on the rink. It is scheduled to be included in the single to be released on January 28.
Nによる= by; through (indicates the agent or means)Vてい(る/ます)= indicates a continuous action or current stateVられる= passive voice (to be done); used here for 'released' and 'included'Vる予定です= is scheduled to; plan to
Learning Notes
Grammar Patterns
Pattern
Meaning
Nによる
by; through (indicates the agent or means)
Vてい(る/ます)
indicates a continuous action or current state
Vられる
passive voice (to be done); used here for 'released' and 'included'
Vる予定です
is scheduled to; plan to
Vocabulary
Word
Reading
Level
Meaning
公開
こうかい
N3
opening to the public; release
務める
つとめる
N3
to serve as; to play a role
発売
はつばい
N3
sale; launch (of a product)
五期生
ごきせい
N2
5th generation students/members
収録
しゅうろく
N2
recording; inclusion (in a collection)
披露
ひろう
N1
announcement; showcase; performance
Language Insights
•The term 'Center' (センター) in Japanese idol culture refers to the member positioned in the middle of the formation, often considered the 'face' of that particular song.
•The phrase '務める' (tsutomeru) is used when someone takes on a specific role or responsibility, common in formal or professional contexts.
•Numerical generation markers like '五期生' (gokisei) are staple vocabulary in the idol industry to track different intake groups.