Ikimonogakari sings a heartfelt ballad Cho Arigatou composed by Yoshiki Mizuno and Toshiro Kai. The lyricist writes about gratitude in a relationship built on shared dreams and cherished moments.
Released: January 1, 2026
Cho Arigatou
Ikimonogakari
Cho Arigatou Lyrics English Translation by Ikimonogakari
Yoshiki Mizuno writes how ‘your dream’ has become ‘our dream’ through their journey together. The lyricist offers a promise to walk forward slowly, confirming the path they’ve chosen.
‘Arigatou’ Tte Tsutaetakute Anata Wo Mitsumeru KedoI look at you, wanting to say ‘thank you,’ but
Tsunagareta Migite Wa Dare Yori Mo Yasashiku Hora Kono Koe Wo Uketometeiruyour hand in mine is kinder than anyone’s, and see, it’s taking in this voice of mine.
Mabushii Asa Ni Nigawarai Shite Sa Anata Ga Mado Wo AkeruOn a dazzling morning, you give a wry smile and open the window.
Maikonda Mirai Ga Hajimari Wo Oshiete Mata Itsumo No Machi E Dekakeru YoThe future that’s drifted in signals a new beginning as we head out to our usual town again.
Dekoboko Na Mama Tsumiagete Kita Futari No Awai Hibi WaThe faint, sweet days we’ve built up together, bumps and all,
Koboreta Hikari Wo Taisetsu Ni Atsumete Ima Kagayaiteirun Daare carefully gathering the spilled light, shining brightly now.
‘Anata No Yume’ Ga Itsukara Ka ‘Futari No Yume’ Ni Kawatteita‘Your dream’ had somehow turned into ‘our dream.’
Kyou Datte Itsuka Taisetsu Na Shunkan (Omoide)Even today will someday be a precious memory.
Aozora Mo Nakizora Mo Harewataru You NiHoping that both the blue skies and the weeping skies will clear into sunshine.
‘Arigatou’ Tte Tsutaetakute Anata Wo Mitsumeru KedoI look at you, wanting to say ‘thank you,’ but
Tsunagareta Migite Ga Massugu Na Omoi Wo Bukiyou Ni Tsutaeteiruthe hand I’m holding is clumsily conveying these honest feelings of mine.
Itsumademo Tada Itsumademo Anata To Waratteitai KaraBecause I want to be laughing with you forever and always,
Shinjita Kono Michi Wo Tashikamete Yuku You Ni Ima Yukkuri To Aruiteikoulet’s walk on slowly now, as if to reaffirm this path we’ve chosen to believe in.
Kenka Shita Hi Mo Nakiatta Hi Mo Sorezore Iro SakaseteThe days we fought and the days we cried together each blossom with their own color,
Masshiro Na Kokoro Ni Egakareta Mirai Wo Mada Kakitashite Ikun Daand we’re still adding more to the future drawn on our pure white hearts.
Dareka No Tame Ni Ikiru Koto Dareka No Ai Wo Ukeireru KotoLiving for someone, accepting someone’s love…
Sou Yatte Ima Wo Chottozutsu KasaneteThat’s how we build our present, moment by moment,
Yorokobi Mo Kanashimi Mo Wakachiaeru You Niso that we can share our joys and our sorrows together.
Omoiau Koto Ni Shiawase Wo Anata To Mitsukete IketaraIf I can find my happiness with you in caring for one another,
Arifureta Koto Sae Kagayaki Wo Idaku Yo Hora Sono Koe Ni Yorisotte Yukuthen even the most ordinary things will hold their own shine, you see, as I draw closer to your voice.
‘Aishiteru’ Tte Tsutaetakute Anata Ni TsutaetakuteI want to tell you ‘I love you,’ I need to tell you,
Kakegae No Nai Te Wo Anata To No Korekara Wo Watashi Wa Shinjiteiru Karabecause I believe in this irreplaceable hand, and in the future we have together.
‘Arigatou’ Tte Kotoba Wo Ima Anata Ni Ieru KaraBecause I can finally say the words ‘thank you’ to you now,
Tsunagareta Migite Wa Dare Yori Mo Yasashiku Hora Kono Koe Wo Uketometeiruyour hand in mine is kinder than anyone’s, and see, it’s taking in this voice of mine.
Cho Arigatou Music Video
The Cho Arigatou lyrics translation shows how everyday moments shine with significance when cherished together.