Translation of Japanese word "翻訳" to English
翻訳
ほんやく
[honyaku]
IPA: /hot͡ɕaɡɯ/
Meaning
NounThe act of translating, in its various senses: The conversion of text from one language to another.
How to use
翻訳 (honyaku) — 'translation (written)'. 機械翻訳 — machine translation. 翻訳者 (honyakusha) — translator.
🇬🇧 English
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Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 翻訳
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ほんやく
Romaji Transcription: honyaku
Example Sentences
この文章を翻訳してください。
このぶんをほんやくしてください。
Please translate this text.
翻訳は難しいです。
ほんやくはむずかしいです。
Translation is difficult.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "翻訳" mean?▼
The Japanese word "翻訳" means "translation" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "翻訳"?▼
The word "翻訳" is read as "ほんやく" (honyaku). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the act of changing words or text into another language.".
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