How to Add Japanese Songs to Genius by Genius Japan Lyrics
Most of the information provided here can be found on Genius Guides in their corresponding sections. 日本語版はこちらをクリックしてください
For Cover Songs in Japanese, please refer to this guide created by EmperorGrid
For Vocaloid Songs, Please refer to this guide create by crystallized_stars
NavigationSearch DuplicatesAlways search for duplicates before transcribing a song, including the romanized and translated lyrics. This will ensure that you are not putting hard work into a transcription only to have it deleted.Correctly Format Names of Japanese artist1. How to Format Japanese Lyrics Pages?This part should be fairly simple. Transcribe songs with Japanese lyrics like how you would for any other song. Include all relevant metadata. However, it is important to be aware of certain formats.Artist NameSong TitleHeadersSong Structure HeadersTags2. How to Format Romanized Japanese Lyrics?There is a very specific format to transcribe Japanese songs into Romanized lyrics. Even though it may seem tedious, the process is straightforward. It is important that you follow these guidelines.Artist Name: Genius RomanizationsSong Title: "Primary Artist" - "Song Title" (Romanized)HeadersSong Structure HeadersIt is important to leave the following sections blank:FeaturingProduced ByWritten ByAll additional role fieldsAll song relationship fieldsTags (with the exception of "Romanized" tag)Feel free to include the following information:Song ArtworkSoundCloud/YouTube LinksRelease DateAnnotations/Q&As/Song bios3. How to Romanize a Song?If you are proficient in Japanese and confident in your ability to romanize songs without additional help, just click "add song" and you're all set!
Romanize a song using revised Hepburn romanization. It is a widely accepted and popular way to do so. Click here to read how to re-format lower vowels (such as ā)
Japanese fluency, however, is not a requirement to romanize songs. You do not have to be fluent in Japanese to be able to romanize a song, but a few helpful tips will aid you in romanizing:Make sure the Japanese lyrics is fully completeUtilize one of many online Japanese Romanization converters4. How to Format English Translated Lyrics?The format to transcribe English translations is similar to that of romanized lyrics. It is important that you follow these guidelines.Artist Name: Genius English TranslationsSong Title: "Primary Artist" - "Song Title" (English Translation)Song Structure HeadersIt is important to leave the following sections blank:FeaturingProduced ByWritten ByAll additional role fieldsAll song relationship fieldsTags (with the exception of "English Translation" tag)Feel free to include the following information:Song ArtworkSoundCloud/YouTube LinksRelease DateAnnotations/Q&As/Song bios5. How to format Japanese Translated Lyrics?Despite the community which translates songs into Japanese being somewhat small in size, it’s still important to keep the following guidelines in mind when contributing.
The format to transcribe Japanese translations is similar to that of romanized/English translation lyricsArtist Name: Genius歌詞和訳 (Japanese Translations)Song Title: "Primary Artist" - "Song Title" (歌詞和訳)Song Structure HeadersIt is important to leave the following sections blank:FeaturingProduced ByWritten ByAll additional role fieldsAll song relationship fieldsTags (with the exception of "Translation" tag)Feel free to include the following information:Song ArtworkSoundCloud/YouTube LinksRelease DateTranslated Annotations/Q&As/Song biosOn these pages, how do I link back to the original song/lyrics?
It is important to link back to the original page so users can conveniently access translations in the sidebar without having to separately search for each of them. Find "Ask us a question about this song" on the right side of song page In the field that reads "Ask a question" type in and submit " 原作歌詞" Then in the “Answer this question” field, insert a hyperlink to the original song/lyrics6. How to Translate a Song?Refer to Genius Guide on Translations for more in-depth instructions.Translate only if you have a basic command or fluency in Japanese language. Do not rely on Google Translate or other automated English to Japanese translators to translate songs completelyIf a stark difference can be found in different translations, always use official translations by the artist or their teamBe mindful of differences between English Translation and official English versions of songsBe mindful of difference in sentence structure of Japanese vs. English7. How to Link the Song Pages?A song with Japanese lyrics and its respective romanized and translated song pages must be manually connected. This allows users to conveniently access different song pages without having to separately search for each of them.
Start with the original song with Japanese lyrics Find "Ask us a question about this song" on the right side of song page In the field that reads "Ask a question" type in and submit "Translation" ("Translations" if more than one) Then in the “Answer this question” field, insert a hyperlink to the romanized and translated songIf there are multiple translations for the song, list them in list format in alphabetical order, except ‘Romanization’ which should be put on top of the list.
Move onto the romanized/translated lyrics If there are no other translations available Find "Ask us a question about this song" on the right side of song page In the field that reads "Ask a question" type in and submit " Original song" Then in the “Answer this question” field, insert a hyperlink to the original song with Japanese lyrics If there are other translations available Find "Ask us a question about this song" on the right side of song page In the field that reads "Ask a question" type in and submit " Original song/Other Translation(s)" Then in the “Answer this question” field, insert the hyperlinks to the original song and other translations on siteIf the Translations Q+A section already exists and you want to add a translation to it, feel free to edit it in. If you don’t have editing permissions, send a message to any Editor+ to get it added.I hope this guide can provide clear instructions to any questions that may arise concerning contributions to Genius Japan and our ever-expanding database. If you have any questions, please reach out to any of our editors or moderators. We are here to help the Japanese community succeed and grow!
For Cover Songs in Japanese, please refer to this guide created by EmperorGrid
For Vocaloid Songs, Please refer to this guide create by crystallized_stars
NavigationSearch DuplicatesAlways search for duplicates before transcribing a song, including the romanized and translated lyrics. This will ensure that you are not putting hard work into a transcription only to have it deleted.Correctly Format Names of Japanese artist1. How to Format Japanese Lyrics Pages?This part should be fairly simple. Transcribe songs with Japanese lyrics like how you would for any other song. Include all relevant metadata. However, it is important to be aware of certain formats.Artist NameSong TitleHeadersSong Structure HeadersTags2. How to Format Romanized Japanese Lyrics?There is a very specific format to transcribe Japanese songs into Romanized lyrics. Even though it may seem tedious, the process is straightforward. It is important that you follow these guidelines.Artist Name: Genius RomanizationsSong Title: "Primary Artist" - "Song Title" (Romanized)HeadersSong Structure HeadersIt is important to leave the following sections blank:FeaturingProduced ByWritten ByAll additional role fieldsAll song relationship fieldsTags (with the exception of "Romanized" tag)Feel free to include the following information:Song ArtworkSoundCloud/YouTube LinksRelease DateAnnotations/Q&As/Song bios3. How to Romanize a Song?If you are proficient in Japanese and confident in your ability to romanize songs without additional help, just click "add song" and you're all set!
Romanize a song using revised Hepburn romanization. It is a widely accepted and popular way to do so. Click here to read how to re-format lower vowels (such as ā)
Japanese fluency, however, is not a requirement to romanize songs. You do not have to be fluent in Japanese to be able to romanize a song, but a few helpful tips will aid you in romanizing:Make sure the Japanese lyrics is fully completeUtilize one of many online Japanese Romanization converters4. How to Format English Translated Lyrics?The format to transcribe English translations is similar to that of romanized lyrics. It is important that you follow these guidelines.Artist Name: Genius English TranslationsSong Title: "Primary Artist" - "Song Title" (English Translation)Song Structure HeadersIt is important to leave the following sections blank:FeaturingProduced ByWritten ByAll additional role fieldsAll song relationship fieldsTags (with the exception of "English Translation" tag)Feel free to include the following information:Song ArtworkSoundCloud/YouTube LinksRelease DateAnnotations/Q&As/Song bios5. How to format Japanese Translated Lyrics?Despite the community which translates songs into Japanese being somewhat small in size, it’s still important to keep the following guidelines in mind when contributing.
The format to transcribe Japanese translations is similar to that of romanized/English translation lyricsArtist Name: Genius歌詞和訳 (Japanese Translations)Song Title: "Primary Artist" - "Song Title" (歌詞和訳)Song Structure HeadersIt is important to leave the following sections blank:FeaturingProduced ByWritten ByAll additional role fieldsAll song relationship fieldsTags (with the exception of "Translation" tag)Feel free to include the following information:Song ArtworkSoundCloud/YouTube LinksRelease DateTranslated Annotations/Q&As/Song biosOn these pages, how do I link back to the original song/lyrics?
It is important to link back to the original page so users can conveniently access translations in the sidebar without having to separately search for each of them. Find "Ask us a question about this song" on the right side of song page In the field that reads "Ask a question" type in and submit " 原作歌詞" Then in the “Answer this question” field, insert a hyperlink to the original song/lyrics6. How to Translate a Song?Refer to Genius Guide on Translations for more in-depth instructions.Translate only if you have a basic command or fluency in Japanese language. Do not rely on Google Translate or other automated English to Japanese translators to translate songs completelyIf a stark difference can be found in different translations, always use official translations by the artist or their teamBe mindful of differences between English Translation and official English versions of songsBe mindful of difference in sentence structure of Japanese vs. English7. How to Link the Song Pages?A song with Japanese lyrics and its respective romanized and translated song pages must be manually connected. This allows users to conveniently access different song pages without having to separately search for each of them.
Start with the original song with Japanese lyrics Find "Ask us a question about this song" on the right side of song page In the field that reads "Ask a question" type in and submit "Translation" ("Translations" if more than one) Then in the “Answer this question” field, insert a hyperlink to the romanized and translated songIf there are multiple translations for the song, list them in list format in alphabetical order, except ‘Romanization’ which should be put on top of the list.
Move onto the romanized/translated lyrics If there are no other translations available Find "Ask us a question about this song" on the right side of song page In the field that reads "Ask a question" type in and submit " Original song" Then in the “Answer this question” field, insert a hyperlink to the original song with Japanese lyrics If there are other translations available Find "Ask us a question about this song" on the right side of song page In the field that reads "Ask a question" type in and submit " Original song/Other Translation(s)" Then in the “Answer this question” field, insert the hyperlinks to the original song and other translations on siteIf the Translations Q+A section already exists and you want to add a translation to it, feel free to edit it in. If you don’t have editing permissions, send a message to any Editor+ to get it added.I hope this guide can provide clear instructions to any questions that may arise concerning contributions to Genius Japan and our ever-expanding database. If you have any questions, please reach out to any of our editors or moderators. We are here to help the Japanese community succeed and grow!