Akita Kenminka
Akita kenminka (秋田県民歌; lit-The Akita Citizens Song) is the official song for Akita Prefecture. The kenminka is commonly song before the games of Akita's professional sports teams, and it is also played at the end of each day at all governmental offices. The song was first composed and sung in 1930.
Lyrics
Original Japanese | English Translation |
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秀麗無比なる鳥海山よ |
Mighty mountains of our province, with Mt Chokai high above. |
廻らす山山霊気をこめて |
Boundless ranges of the mountains where the spirits dwell therein. |
篤胤信淵巨人の訓 | |
民俗勝れて質実剛毅 |
※The third and fourth verses are commonly left unsung.
Alternate Translation (first verse)
The unparalleled might and beauty of Mt. Chokai.
The raging waves that thunder against Oga Peninsula.
Together with the mysterious Lakes Towada and Tazawa.
Their waters are famed for beauty beyond comparing.
Mighty rushing mountain rivers, our beloved Akita
See also
- School songs.
- Sheet music.
- http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/秋田県民歌. Wikipedia article (Japanese).