The translation thread

[shinta|hikari]

Kuroko simply said that if anyone wants to get it on with Mikoto, they should go through her first. Touma takes this literally and happily accepts, and Kuroko then seems to not mind, despite saying that she already has her onee-sama as a love interest. This pisses off Mikoto who apparently witnesses the scene, and she kills them both (I assume from the amount of blood).

@Sapphi -

"It's that there are only twenty pieces"

”ただ、二十(個 or whatever counter is appropriate)しかないですよ。”

"先生が三時に空港（some particle)着くんですが，だれかに空港むかえに行って（recieve favor of meeting?)か？”　I had that question on a test... super confusing.. can someone explain? (fill in the blank)
"週末パーティーに妹（ｘ）つれて行ってあげようと思っています”

"先生が三時に空港（へ)着くんですが，だれかに空港むかえに行って（もらいます)か？”
"週末パーティーに妹（を）つれて行ってあげようと思っています”

[Animeniax]

Not really a translation, but does anyone know who the woman on the left is?

[Sapphire]

Thanks! Why is it recieve and not give? x___X

[Assertn]

I got this shirt with glyphs all over it...I'm not positive if its chinese or japanese, though. Can anyone read it?

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/9640/imagegrv.jpg
http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/6783/imagedl.jpg

[masamuneehs]

way to break the page with your massive fucking images...

cunt.

and it's Japanese.

[Animeniax]

Too bad you can't do anything about it, eh masa?

It's definitely Japanese. I think it's fabric care instructions. Something like "wash in warm water, do not use bleach".

Not really a translation, but does anyone know who the woman on the left is?

Well thanks for nothing everyone but I found out who the girl on the left is. I'm not telling though.

[Assertn]

way to break the page with your massive fucking images...

cunt.

and it's Japanese.

I decided to keep it larger to make it easier to read.

Thanks for the help, masa. You don't post much these days, but when you do, at least I can count on it to be contextually constructive and insightful.

@Animeniax : that's a shit ton of text for being fabric care instructions. I have another screenshot of the back of the shirt, which is pretty much completely covered in text.

[Animeniax]

I was just kidding about the translation, assertn. I could possibly decipher some of it if the image was clearer. Psyke definitely could.

Kraco, why did you mess with my posts but you left assertn's border-smashing image intact? Is that mod emeritus bias?

[Psyke]

It really does look like washing or care instructions, since it talks about quality, high temperature, and chemicals such as bleach & Zirconium (I had to check that one out). Can't make out some of the kanji though....

[Animeniax]

Can anyone help me translate "when was the last time you returned to Tokyo?"?
I think it's "Tokyo e kaerimashita saishuukai itsu desu ka."

Is this ok for a beginning level speaker?

[Sapphire]

I'd say:

最近の東京に帰った時はいつですか。
さいきんのとうきょうにかえったときはいつですか。
saikin no toukyou ni kaetta toki wa itsu desu ka.

[shinta|hikari]

Tokyo e saigo ni kaetta/modotta toki wa itsu desu ka.

"Saikin" means "recently", so it does not really fit the sentence.

[Animeniax]

Thanks guys. If I was saying this in a polite conversation with a sempai, would it be ok to use the "ta" form of kaeru? Isn't that for plain form or informal talk?

Also, if they respond that it's been a while, is it ok to reply "hisashiburi desu ne". Is this appropriate use of that term, or is the word more for <it's been a while since two people have seen each other?>

[Buffalobiian]

Thanks guys. If I was saying this in a polite conversation with a sempai, would it be ok to use the "ta" form of kaeru? Isn't that for plain form or informal talk?

Sempai?

Senpai!

/rage

[Sapphire]

Honorific conjugation is completely different (Yookoso book 2 chapter 5ish) so I wouldn't bother with that. I'm barely learning it lol.

Other than that plain form in the middle of a sentence is fine because it helps the sentence flow better.

I understand "saigo" as last with the connotation of having a sense of finality while "saikin" having the sense of latest/recency ....is it different from this?

Edit: Or saigo+ni modifies it to latest? :<

[Buffalobiian]

I understand "saigo" as last with the connotation of having a sense of finality while "saikin" having the sense of latest/recency ....is it different from this?

I've always understood "Saigo" as "Last" and "Saikin" as recently.

[Sapphire]

You're right. Example sentences have proven me wrong. Anyone want to proof my blog? @_@

[shinta|hikari]

Thanks guys. If I was saying this in a polite conversation with a sempai, would it be ok to use the "ta" form of kaeru? Isn't that for plain form or informal talk?

Also, if they respond that it's been a while, is it ok to reply "hisashiburi desu ne". Is this appropriate use of that term, or is the word more for <it's been a while since two people have seen each other?>

When using other sentences to modify nouns, the simple form of the verb is always used, like in the case of kaetta, which modifies toki. This does not make it any less respectful, and is in fact the correct way to construct the sentence.

Hisashiburi desu is generally said when the people talking have not seen each other in a while, but the word Hisashiburi actually means not having done something in a while. An example would be "Hisashiburi ni katsu sando wo tsukuttemimashita." which means "I tried making a katsu sandwich after not having done so in a long time." Of course, this sounds really formal because I intentionally completed the words to clearly show what I mean.

[Sapphire]

Also, if they respond that it's been a while, is it ok to reply "hisashiburi desu ne". Is this appropriate use of that term, or is the word more for <it's been a while since two people have seen each other?>

O-hisashiburi desu ne
Shibaraku desu ne

Both mean it's been awhile since we last met (long time no see), the latter is less formal I believe.

My sensei told me this today, and she also added "genkidatta" - have you been well?

Sensei: Hisashiburi desu ne
Student: Hai, O-hisashiburi desu ne.
Sensei: Genki-datta?
Me: Rambles in extremely impolite/gramatically incorrect speech because she still has a lapse in real time written vs. spoken XD

[Buffalobiian]

I need help working out these care instructions for a plushie I have (click for bigger image):



What I've made out so far are:

Target Age: 7 yr olds and up.

Attention...
Protector's instructions?.....

-something about the dangers of accidental ingestion and not letting less-than-3yr olds touch it

-changes shape and texture if put in fire?

- maybe something to with violent handling

-Keep it from water, sweat, direct sunlight and ultraviolent rays as discolouration may occur.

- ....merchandise.................(dry cleaning?)

(PAPER) .....................Main Materials.........something et cetera .......MADE IN CHINA