21:38 Mar 21, 2007 |
Japanese to English translations [PRO] Art/Literary - Other | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Steven Smith United Kingdom Local time: 08:50 | ||||||
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zeitgeist Explanation: I know, I know technically it's not English but we do use it. People that read movie reviews or literary criticism will normally understand this term and it has the distinct advantage of being pithy and compact. No lengthy (translator) explanations needed. HTH. |
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"How to recreate the sense that the character has lived for 200 years?" (Comments follow) Explanation: I think you're going to have to venture away from the standard dictionary attacks and do some inspired translating for this one. Here's a rough first draft. How to recreate the sense that the character has lived for 200 years? This is one of those phrases you might need to sleep on before the answer will come to you. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 3 hrs (2007-03-22 00:55:11 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Note: I synthesized a subject because it was missing from your original Japanese. Substitute or modify as the context requires. |
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authenticity Explanation: Just to throw in another option. This word is often used when talking about recreating historical periods, etc. |
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Life's essence Explanation: Hello Rossa. I thought that perhaps "essence" is a word that encapsulates what our everyday life is all about. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 4 days (2007-03-26 01:31:41 GMT) Post-grading -------------------------------------------------- Of course, Rossa. I just wanted to reply to you because you put your explanation so interestingly and nicely. |
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