Shiranai — Koto Shiritai

Various artists have used variations of this phrase in their lyrics. For example, a song titled "Shiranai Koto Shiritai no (Ending)" is available on Spotify .

"I want to know." This is the -tai (desire) form of the verb shiru (to know). shiranai koto shiritai

It is often used to describe the "Juliet-like" curiosity of a young person eager to leave their sheltered life to experience the "unknowns" of the world. Various artists have used variations of this phrase

The title "Shiranai Koto Shiritai no?" (Do you want to know what you don't know?) is linked to the 2024 anime adaptation. It explores themes of curiosity, often in a romantic or coming-of-age context. shiranai koto shiritai

A nominalizer used here to turn the preceding verb into a "thing" or "matter".