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General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters / General | | Japanese term or phrase: 見込み発進 | For example, in a sentence such as this one:
交差点で自分側の信号がまだ赤なのに、相手側の信号機が赤に変わると同時に、ついつい見込み発進してしまうということもあるのではないでしょうか。
In addition, I was wondering whether this phrase could also be used in a metaphorical sense, and would appreciate any suggestions on ways to translate it in that case. |
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| | English translation:Start moving anticipating (the change in traffic light to "go" or "green") | Explanation:
発進 means to “take off” in the case of planes, or to “start to move” in the case of cars.
So, you start moving or going expecting that (your own light is ready to turn green)
You see the other side's light go red and know that your own light will turn green real soon.
You're already anticipating the change because you're conditioned to do so. It can be a practical and habitual reaction, but, depending on your text, it can also be interpreted metaphorically.
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 Joyce A
Thailand
Local time: 07:27
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2 hrs confidence:   peer agreement (net): +4 Start moving anticipating (the change in traffic light to "go" or "green")
Explanation:
発進 means to “take off” in the case of planes, or to “start to move” in the case of cars.
So, you start moving or going expecting that (your own light is ready to turn green)
You see the other side's light go red and know that your own light will turn green real soon.
You're already anticipating the change because you're conditioned to do so. It can be a practical and habitual reaction, but, depending on your text, it can also be interpreted metaphorically.
| Joyce A
Thailand
Local time: 07:27
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Asker: Thank you, that was very helpful.
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