level 6
mandykei
楼主
Yamashita Tomohisa:
Being able to work in the group called 「NEWS」, as well as all the fans who have supported us until now, is to me, a huge fortune[1]. From now on it will be a one person challenge for me. I know that there will be inconveniences and difficulties that I have never experienced or felt before, but I will take the irreplaceable experiences that I have gained from NEWS, and commit myself to each and every job in front of me. In order to continue to be good (worthy) rivals [2] with the other 5 members, I will not go easy on myself and do my best.
[1] - Yamapi uses the word 「财产」 which does mean "asset" but more in the terms of possession, like "I have property assets," so I used the word "fortune" so as to not make it seem like Yamapi is trying to say that he was "using" NEWS and it's now a trick up his sleeve or something. It basically means that all his experiences with NEWS and his fans are like his treasures/wealth.
[2] - The word 「ライバル」 "rival" in Japanese has a less offensive tone than it does in English. It's used more as a "Because we're on the same level (aka we both have about the same skills), we are rivals in that we should both strive to be better than we are right now." Being called someone's rival is almost like a complement in Japanese, where they acknowledge your skill level and wish to be able to compete with you.
Nishikido Ryo:
Being given the opportunity to work in the two groups called 「NEWS」 and 「Kanjani8」 was a very precious experience, and to all the fans that have supported the Nishikido of NEWS, I truly thank you all. Due to me being in both groups, there were schedule problems that, no matter how hard I tried, could not be settled; the CD releases and live tours of both groups turned into a situation that became very difficult to arrange [1], and feeling bad (apologetic) about all of this, I made the decision that is before us now. Please continue to support the new NEWS that Koyama, Kato, Masuda, and Tegoshi will bring to you, for forever [2].
[1] - Ryo uses the phrase 「组みたて」 which literally means to "put together," or "to assemble" but I think he means that they were hard to arrange for both him and the fans. Like Kanjani CD dates being close to NEWS release dates, or tours overlapping with TV appearances or what not, and he says that felt bad for the fans about it which compelled him to make this decision.
[2] - I'm sure you all know what 「宜しKお愿いします」 (Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu) is, but just in case... In this sense, Ryo kind of says it with the feeling of "I leave the new NEWS in your hands"/ "Take care of them (in my stead)..." or something like that.
Koyama Keiichiro:
We discussed this issue many many times before reaching this conclusion. Even though our activities will be separated after this, the time span of more than 8 years that we walked together will be taken on by the 4 member NEWS from now on. We will work even harder than we did before and progress forward. We're counting on your support [1].
2011年10月09日 06点10分
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Being able to work in the group called 「NEWS」, as well as all the fans who have supported us until now, is to me, a huge fortune[1]. From now on it will be a one person challenge for me. I know that there will be inconveniences and difficulties that I have never experienced or felt before, but I will take the irreplaceable experiences that I have gained from NEWS, and commit myself to each and every job in front of me. In order to continue to be good (worthy) rivals [2] with the other 5 members, I will not go easy on myself and do my best.
[1] - Yamapi uses the word 「财产」 which does mean "asset" but more in the terms of possession, like "I have property assets," so I used the word "fortune" so as to not make it seem like Yamapi is trying to say that he was "using" NEWS and it's now a trick up his sleeve or something. It basically means that all his experiences with NEWS and his fans are like his treasures/wealth.
[2] - The word 「ライバル」 "rival" in Japanese has a less offensive tone than it does in English. It's used more as a "Because we're on the same level (aka we both have about the same skills), we are rivals in that we should both strive to be better than we are right now." Being called someone's rival is almost like a complement in Japanese, where they acknowledge your skill level and wish to be able to compete with you.
Nishikido Ryo:
Being given the opportunity to work in the two groups called 「NEWS」 and 「Kanjani8」 was a very precious experience, and to all the fans that have supported the Nishikido of NEWS, I truly thank you all. Due to me being in both groups, there were schedule problems that, no matter how hard I tried, could not be settled; the CD releases and live tours of both groups turned into a situation that became very difficult to arrange [1], and feeling bad (apologetic) about all of this, I made the decision that is before us now. Please continue to support the new NEWS that Koyama, Kato, Masuda, and Tegoshi will bring to you, for forever [2].
[1] - Ryo uses the phrase 「组みたて」 which literally means to "put together," or "to assemble" but I think he means that they were hard to arrange for both him and the fans. Like Kanjani CD dates being close to NEWS release dates, or tours overlapping with TV appearances or what not, and he says that felt bad for the fans about it which compelled him to make this decision.
[2] - I'm sure you all know what 「宜しKお愿いします」 (Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu) is, but just in case... In this sense, Ryo kind of says it with the feeling of "I leave the new NEWS in your hands"/ "Take care of them (in my stead)..." or something like that.
Koyama Keiichiro:
We discussed this issue many many times before reaching this conclusion. Even though our activities will be separated after this, the time span of more than 8 years that we walked together will be taken on by the 4 member NEWS from now on. We will work even harder than we did before and progress forward. We're counting on your support [1].
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