Japanese

ほんやく
Meaning: translation
Part of Speech: Noun, Suru verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 翻訳

Handwriting

翻
訳

Example sentences

This novel is translated into many languages.
原著者の意向を尊重して、翻訳を進める。
Proceed with the translation while respecting the original author's intentions.
このミステリー小説のシリーズは、世界中で翻訳されている。
This mystery novel series is translated all over the world.
この技術文書を翻訳するのは、なかなか骨が折れる。
Translating this technical document is quite a daunting task.
彼の最新の著作は、多くの言語に翻訳されている。
His latest work has been translated into many languages.
翻訳版だけでなく、ぜひ原典にも当たってみてください。
Please try referring to the original text as well, not just the translation.
彼は翻訳の仕事で生計を立てている。
He makes a living through translation work.

Usage Notes

Refers to the act of translating text or speech from one language to another. Can also be used for translating codes or technical terms into simpler language.

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