Encountering China’s Past Lintao Qi& Shani Tobias Part of the book series:New Frontiers in Translation Studies((NFTS)) 538Accesses Abstract China and Japan have a long history of literary exchange. As a masterpiece of classical Chinese literature,Jin Ping Meihas been well-known among the Jap...
The word yokai is a combination ofyo, meaning "attractive, bewitching, calamity," andkai, meaning "mystery, wonder." "Demon" or "monster" is a rough translation for a word that, like many Japanese words, have no direct English equivalent. Yokai are more diverse than any single Eng...
The meaning is therefore '(be) provided'. 的 de connects this to the following noun (基本魔法 jīběn mófǎ 'basic magic'). The Japanese translation uses のための no tame no 'for (the benefit, sake of), directed at'. The meaning is 'for the benefit or sake of' 忙しいビジネス...
In this study, I will attempt to show that a standard formulation of the transformational rule of Reflexivization is not valid in discussing the passive sentences in Japanese. In particular, I will point out the fault of this rule with two sorts of evidence—the interaction between Reflexiviza...
How do pitch accents affect the translation of words like 'kuroi' into Japanese? Pitch accents in Japanese can change the meaning of a word entirely. With 'kuroi,' getting the pitch right is essential to distinguish it from other similar-sounding words. I often practice with native speakers ...
If you’ve tried to do much playing on version 2.20, you’ve probably noticed that it’s full of bugs. Torotoro hasn’t announced a 2.21 patch yet, but it’s certainly in the works. Until then, it’s hard to recommend playing this version. We’re continuing with the translation, but...
One of the Vietnamese translation uses giải lao 'have a break, a recess', which could be either a noun or a verb. Alliteration: Only the Japanese translator tries to reproduce the alliteration. This is done by alliterating the name of the demon (naki-yookai) and an adjective used...
Note that the "master" translation of goshujinsama is always the master of a servant. This is not to be confused with other masters, like: sensei先生Master who teaches. A teacher.Master who arts. An arter artist.Master who medicines. A medicinist doctor. tatsujin達人Master who has "reaches...
In Japan she is sometimes invoked instead of Shaka 釈迦 (the Historical Buddha) during the Daihannya-e 大般若会, a ritual reading of the 600-fascicle translation of her sutra, and one that included veneration of the Hannya Mandara, in which she is typically shown alone or surrounded by the...
Chinese | Meaning | Jp. Star Reading | Sanskrit Spelling | (Western Constellation)1. 井, Well, Chichiri Boshi, Punarvasu (Mu Gem, Gemini)2. 鬼, Ogre/Demon, Tamahome Boshi, Tiṣya/Puṣya (Delta Cnc, Theta Cnc, Cancer)3. 柳, Willow, Nuriko Boshi, Aśleṣā (Delta Hya, Hydra...