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Japanese to English: NHK Special - The Next Megaquake Ep. 2 (TV) General field: Art/Literary Detailed field: Cinema, Film, TV, Drama
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Translation - English New evidence found after the 2011 earthquake is leading to a change in the presumable maximum scale of megatsunamis.
The Nankai Trough, stretching from the Eastern Sea to Kyushu Islandâs coast.
When chained quakes occur, a megaquake up to a magnitude of nine can be created.
Dr. Makoto Okamura investigates the Nankai Trough tsunamis using layers of earth.
In surveys taken after the 2011 earthquake, he discovered traces of a megatsunami unlike anything ever seen before.
In Tosa, Kochi Prefecture, a 2000 year old megatsunami was discovered.
The sediment brought in by the tsunami exceeded 60 centimeters in depth.
âEven the greatest depths of sediment deposited in Northeast Japan by the 2011 earthquake were only about 20 centimeters, so compared to that this depth is extremely huge.â
âWe think it was a tsunami that scraped up whole section of sea floor. It came in once, twice, and then a third time. And each of the waves were quite large.â
Japanese to English: NHK Special - China 2000 B.C. Ep. 3 (TV) General field: Art/Literary Detailed field: Cinema, Film, TV, Drama
Translation - English Excavation continues even now.
We now know that the Terracotta army, thought to have been earth-colored, was actually vividly painted.
âDue to the passage of time, most of the shades have worn off. However, two millennia ago, the entire army was coated with color.â
The five most commonly used colors were white, black, red, blue, and yellow - the five colors thought to represent everything in the universe.
These colors have a deep connection with the soil of China.
For instance, this is yellow silt. The color of the central area, the yellow earth. Going south, the iron content gives us this red clay soil.
North, south, east, west, and center. These five colors correspond to the soil in the regions of China.
It expresses the land of China, with its wide-ranging climates and natural features.
This is a visualization of the Terracotta Army as it looked 2,000 years ago, created using archaeological data.
Why was it that Qin Shihuang had each statue painted with these 5 colors?
It is thought that he did it to make it known that he had unified all of Chinaâs diverse regions and people.
The Terracotta Army reveals that within the âIdea of Zhong-huaâ lay the power to make China one.
Qin Shihuang, who was the first in history to unify China.
What was the sprawling âZhong-huaâ empire which he created?
How did this exceptional civilization originate?
The Spring & Autumn and Warring States Periods in the 3rd century BC, an age of rival warlords battling for supremacy.
It wasnât just military power that allowed Qin Shihuang to unify China.
The key was the worldview known as âZhong-huaâ.
The secret of the creation of âZhong-huaâ, revealed through the latest archaeological research.
The source of âZhong-huaâ was the Xia, the oldest dynasty.
Japanese to English: NIKON Beautiful Dreamers Contest General field: Marketing Detailed field: Electronics / Elect Eng
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Translation - English Fantastic prizes for the winners!
Each month, the photo that gets the most votes will be chosen as âBest Dream of the Monthâ, and displayed on the top page. And at the end of the contest, âThe Most Beautiful Dreamerâ will be selected from the monthly winners and receive the grand prize, a Nikon 1 J1 digital camera.
In addition, the Nikon Beautiful Dreamers panel of judges will be giving out a special prize each month â a premium Waterman pen.
Itâs a chance for you or those youâre cheering for to earn an incredible prize!
So what are you waiting for? Start voting and sending in photos!
*Prizes
The Most Beautiful Dreamer: Nikon 1 J1 (grand prize)
Special Prize: Premium Waterman pen (1 prize each month, 5 in total)
*Conditions
- Prize color cannot be selected
- Prizes may change without notice
--- The âBest Dream of the Monthâ will be determined by vote count
--- The âMost Beautiful Dreamerâ will be determined from among the Best Dreams of the Month by judges based on factors such as compatibility with the contestâs theme.
--- Photos selected as âThe Best Challenge of the Monthâ will be displayed on the top page.
- Special Prize winners will be determined by the Nikon Beautiful Dreamers panel of judges.
Japanese to English: Nishimura Manufacturing - Slitters General field: Tech/Engineering Detailed field: Manufacturing
Translation - English V-COS SERIES
Usable materials All varieties of PET film
Operable by one person - get an edge in efficiency and quality.
âV-COSâ is a next generation slitter that uses central control of perpendicular automatic winding to allow one person to monitor the entire winding situation. Using distributed CPU control with information processing functionality, the various rollers are run by directly connected motors using a synchronized drive system (DIM). The machineâs structure, designed to decrease idle time, allows shortening of the workflow and parallel operation, with special rollers used to take the necessary measures against air winding which can occur in high-speed winding.
âCentrally controllable by one person âPerpendicular winder structure âEccentric absorption control âMax. winding speed 1,000m/min
Japanese to English: Power Plant Safety Manual General field: Bus/Financial Detailed field: Safety
Translation - English On June 29, 2010 at the Isogo Company, an accident occurred where during unloading from a truck bed with a forklift the load fell, and a worker checking the insertion of the forkliftâs prongs was severely injured.
With regards to forklift work and truck unloading, rules have been established in accordance with the Industrial Safety and Health Law, so horizontal deployment will be conducted as follows.
With regards to forklift (vehicle type material handling machine etc.) as well as truck unloading, the following regulations will be followed.
Additionally, the below items are related to industrial accidents at Isogo, so please continue with procedures laid out in the âOrdinance on Industrial Safety and Healthâ such as âbefore-use inspectionsâ as previously.
ïŒïŒ Creation of âWork PlansâãArticle 151-3ã
When carrying out work using a forklift, etc., establish in advance a work plan in conformity with the space and landform of the place pertaining to the said work, the type and capability of the said machine, and the type and shape of the cargo, and carry out the work by the said work plan.
ïŒïŒ Layout and Leadership for âOperation LeadersâãArticle 151-4ã
When carrying out work using a forklift, designate a leader for the said work, and have the said leader direct the work based on the âwork plan.
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ïŒïŒPrevention of Workers Being Hit (Creating No-entrance Zones)ãArticle 151-7ã
When carrying out work using a forklift, do not allow a worker to enter a place, which is liable to cause dangers to workers due to being hit by the forklift during operation, or its cargo, or post a guide, and have him/her guide the forklift.
ïŒïŒ Posting of Operation Leaders for Truck Unloadingâ»ïŒãArticle 151-70ã
When loading a cargo with the weight of 100 kg or more on a truck or unloading the said cargo, designate a person who directs the said work, and have the said person carry out the following matters:
â ïŒ To decide a work procedure and the work method for each work procedure, and supervise the work directly.
â¡ïŒ To check instruments and tools.
â¢ïŒ Not to allow workers other than those concerned to enter the place where the said work is carried out.
â£ïŒ When carrying out unroping or unsheeting work, to instruct said work to commence after having confirmed that there is no danger of falling cargo from a loading platform.
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â»ïŒïŒAside from forklift work, this article also applies to crane work.
ïŒïŒEnacting safety and health training at regular intervals for forklift driversãGuidelines for Safety and Health Training for People Currently Engaging in Work Involving Dangers or Hazards (Public Announcement for Safety and Health Education #1, May 22, 1989) ã
It is decided that forklift drivers will undergo safety and health training every 5 years, or upon changing forklift types (training held frequently) according to the âguidelinesâ above, so drivers at this company must engage in scheduled safety and health training, and provide training for cooperating companies.
ïŒïŒ Selected portions of âOrdinances for Health and Safetyâ
ïŒïŒ Guidelines for Safety and Health Training for People Currently Engaging in Work Involving Dangers or Hazards (Public Announcement for Safety and Health Education #1, May 22, 1989)
ïŒïŒ Isogo forklift accident causes and response
Japanese to English: Kyoto Traditional Goods Exhibition General field: Art/Literary Detailed field: Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting
Translation - English Katsura (Wigs for Actors and Actresses)
The Katsura originates from the grass wigs (kusa-katsura) and flower wigs (hana-katsura) used in ancient times, but it is said to have been designed to fit around the whole head at the beginning of the Edo period (1673-1681). Katsura were produced by first matching a metal plate to a performerâs head, so there were as many katsura types as there were performers who used them. Human hair was used for the majority of hairs. Since a difference of just one or two hairs at the hairline could change the entire appearance, careful attention was required. Katsura are broadly divided into types for film and types for the stages found in the pleasure districts, but for both of them, most of the production process is done by hand.
Gaku Kanban (Tablets)
From the Shinto and Buddhist tablets appearing over the front halls of shrines and temples on âtoriiâ gateways and main entrances, to the tablets on tea houses and the engraved wooden signs on longstanding shops, gaku kanban have deep roots in traditional Japanese culture and way of life. The manufacturing process involves trimming down rough wood to make a base for the sign, attaching a paper with the desired calligraphy, then carving. Then, paint or lacquer is applied to the carved characters, followed by gold leaf. The planning and manufacturing of gaku kanban is usually carried out in Kyoto, where this handicraft, using skills cultivated through history and tradition, continues to this day.
Kyo Koma (Kyoto Spinning Tops)
Ancient kyo koma were used in court rituals, but as its connection to Shintoism weakened, it became a toy of the nobility. The kyo koma originates from the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1558-1600), when upper-class women would wrap scraps of cloth left over from when their kimonos were made around a bamboo rod core. This would then be shaped into a top, to become a plaything to be spun indoors. Unlike a typical top carved from wood, a string dyed at the tip was put into the center of the bamboo core and wrapped around the top. There are also versions using thinly-cut Nishijin and Yuzen silk. While the traditional ways of enjoying the New Year are gradually fading away, the colorful kyo koma can not only be spun, but are also used as decorations.
Kyo Tatami (Kyoto-style Tatami Mat)
The tatami mat is said to have originated in the age of the gods, but it is first mentioned in a passage from the Kojiki (Records of Ancient Matters) from the Nara Period (710 â 794). A picture scroll from the Heian Period (794 â 1185) depicts a tatami mat with a similar shape to those of the present day, and tatami mats made of straw appeared in the Kamakura Period (1185 â 1333). Accompanying development in the Japanese tea ceremony, the tatami mat underwent numerous changes and began to be used by average citizens as well. There are two basic types of tatami mats: the âstandard tatamiâ for use in homes and tea rooms, and the âYusoku tatamiâ used in shrines and temples. In Kyoto, the tatami mats used in tea rooms, shrines and temples like the âKyo tatamiâ, âatsu tatamiâ, and âyae tatamiâ are producing using highly refined techniques. Even today, tatami production techniques in keeping with the ancient style are being passed on.
Kyoumaru Uchiwa (Kyomaru Fans)
The origin of the Kyomaru fan is thought to be the âgensei-gata Fukakusa uchiwaâ, produced during the Momoyama period (1583-1600) using Fukakusa Japanese timber bamboo. When this disappeared in the late 19th century, the new, more useable, fan which appeared at the same time was the kyomaru fan. In the pleasure districts of Kyoto, there is still a custom of geishas and maikos giving made-to-order, name-engraved fans to their regular customers as a summer greeting. Japanese paper is used for the fan paper, and the fans are created one by one by hand using traditional skills and methods.
Sagamen (Saga Masks)
Saga masks are thought to have been derived from masks used in kyogen at the Sagashaka-do (Seiryo-ji). In the late Edo period (around the mid-19th century), they were sold as protective charms in Sagaâs shrines and temples, becoming Saga-arashiyamaâs most well-known handicraft. However, Saga masks had completely disappeared by the early Showa period (late 1920âs â 1930âs), undergoing a revival about a decade after the end of World War II. Using the old âharikoâ technique, Japanese paper covered with paste is layered on top of plaster and dried. Colored paint is layered numerous times over the maskâs undercoat, with completed Saga masks having quite a unique appearance.
Shamisen (Three-stringed Japanese Lute)
The shamisen is said to be an improved version of the shabisen, brought to Osakaâs Sakai district 400 years ago, in the Eiroku period. Created using wood such as Indian redsander wood, the shamisen is made up of a pegbox (tenjin), neck (sao), and body (dou). Very careful techniques are required in placing the skin on the body, stretching it until it just about to tear. The planning and manufacturing is mostly done in Kyoto, where skills are maintained to fulfill orders for thick, normal, and thin strings as well as for particular schools of shamisen, and most of the production process is by hand. It is a Japanese instrument which is indispensable to the stages of the pleasure districts of Kyoto.
Shakuhachi (Shakuhachi Flutes)
The shakuhachi flute is a type of traditional Japanese woodwind. It first was introduced from Tang dynasty China as a âgagakuâ (court music) instrument. It then entered a period where little about the flute is known, evolving into its present form throughout the Kamakura and Edo periods (nearly 1000 years). Its name comes from its length (one shaku plus eight sun in the Japanese measurement system, about 54.5 cm). Starting with a Japanese timber bambooâs base, any knots are cut out of the inside of the pipe, and the diameter is adjusted by layering a mixture of lacquer, plaster, and water. In Kyoto, traditional handicraft skills are combined with acoustics research, each shakuhachi being touted as meeting the highest standards.
Chazutsu (Tea Canisters)
After Eisai, the founder of Kennin-ji (a very old Zen temple in Kyoto), brought tea leaves back from China, the well-sealed pipe-shaped vessel to preserve the leaves became necessary as well.
In Kyoto, tinplate imported from England during the Westernization in the Meiji period began to be used to manufacture cylindrical tea canisters. Most other tea canisters are created by machines using molds, but the production of Kaikadoâs chazutsus is completely by hand, created using over 130 steps. The special polish of the material changes in color and luster with use, and the minute accuracy which allows the lid to shut by itself when placed on the canisterâs opening is a feat that only handmade techniques can achieve.
Hanpusei Kaban (Canvas Bags)
At the end of the Meiji period (early 1900âs), a type of durable canvas bag emerged in Kyoto. With the increasing commonality of bicycles in the Taisho period which followed, demand for a kit bag which could be slung from a bicycle handle arose, and bags for workers at sake shops, milk shops, carpenters, and gardeners began to be created. From this point, bags were made by cutting thick pieces of canvas one at a time and sewing them together with a sewing machine. Everything, including things like attachment of metal fittings, is done by hand. Colors, patterns, and styles have led to new bags in keeping with the times, but the rejection of compromise on durability and usability is the same as ever.
Fushimi Ningyo (Fushimi Dolls)
South of Mt. Inariyama in the Higashiyama Peaks, there is an area of good-quality porcelain clay. It is said that clay dolls have been baked here since the 1st century, and that Fushimi dolls are from this lineage. Fushimi dolls are said to be ancestors to all of the more than 90 varieties of clay dolls in Japan, and they still maintain their uniquely Japanese beauty. There are more than 2,000 types, produced into dolls by creating the mold, creating the unvarnished version, applying varnish, baking, and then applying color. Even now the process is still done by one person, without dividing up the work.
Kyo Kashi (Japanese Sweets)
In Kyoto, which has had numerous shrines and temples since ancient times, âshinsenâ sweets and âbutsuzenâ sweets were used as offerings. The âto-gashiâ (Tang sweets) brought back by emissaries to Tang dynasty China evolved into âcha-no-yu-no-kashiâ (cakes served with tea). Though the basic types of Kyo kashi are ânamagashiâ, âhannamagashiâ, and âhigashiâ, depending on their use and origin, Kyo kashi can also be classified into other categories. For example, there are the âgiten-gashiâ used in festivals and ceremonial occasions, the âkisetsu-gashiâ enjoyed each season, the namagashi and higashi used in tea ceremonies, and the gift sweets used as souvenirs by tourists and locals. Kyo kashi are handmade, the meticulously attentive techniques for producing them being passed down from person to person.
Kyo Tsukemono (Kyoto-style Pickles)
Kyoto-style pickles have a long history, beginning more than 800 years ago. It is said that when the empress dowager Kenrei Tokuko, known from the Tale of the Heike, was living in seclusion in Ohara-no-Sato, villagers presented her with spring vegetables pickled with perilla to cheer her up. There are a variety of types of Kyoto-style pickles, but for all of them ingredients from Kyoto are used wherever possible, a unique handmade flavor is produced, and time as well as great care is taken in production using traditional techniques.
Kyo Ryouri (Kyoto-style Cuisine)
The origins of Kyoto-style cuisine include styles such as the âYusoku cuisineâ of the nobility, the âHonzen cuisineâ of the warrior class, the âShojin cuisineâ derived from the preparation methods of temples, and the âKaiseki cuisineâ which developed along with the Japanese tea ceremony. These various styles became linked as a system, and then fused together, with 1200 years of dynasties becoming the foundation from which todayâs Kyoto-style cuisine emerged. Kyoto-style cuisine is defined as cuisine which is tasted with the five senses (visual beauty, fragrance, deliciousness, touch, and mind).
Japanese to English: For Drastic Revision of the Constitutional Revision Procedures General field: Social Sciences Detailed field: Government / Politics
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Translation - English To reform the Japanese constitution, it is ruled that approval must be obtained via public poll (Article 96). However, concerning a concrete method of carrying out this public poll, nothing in particular is established.
With that in mind, on May 26, 2006, the LDP and Komeito government parties submitted the âBill Concerning Procedures in Reform of the Japanese Constitutionâ to the lower house, and that same day the DP also submitted the âBill Concerning Constitutional Reform, Proposal Methods Connected with Critical Political Issues, and Public Pollingâ to the lower house.
However, in the various proposals submitted by the government parties and the DP, there were serious problem points.
With that in mind, on August 22 and December 1 of 2006, the Japan Federation of Bar Associations assembled opinions on the various matters and presented them.
In a 2006 extraordinary parliament session, in the Special Constitutional Investigation Committee in the lower house, deliberation was held concerning the bills submitted by the government parties and the DP. JFBA members attended as specialists and were included in activities toward realizing the intent of the written opinions. Then, on December 14, 2006, the government party and the DP, using the parliamentary deliberations as a basis, presented a summary of the proposed amendment.
Afterwards, on March 27, 2007, the government party submitted an even more revised proposal. On April 13 it was passed in the lower house, and on May 14 it was approved by the House of Councillors and became law.
Having not undergone wide public debate and having been passed with critical problem points remaining uneliminated, it is hoped that drastic corrections will be made before implementation.
Japanese to English: KAO Conflicts of Interest General field: Law/Patents Detailed field: Cosmetics, Beauty
Translation - English 5. Permission and Notification of Conflicts of Interest
When a real or possible conflict of interest exists (matching any of the conditions below), immediately make a written submission to the compliance committee office through your department chief. We must maintain transparency regarding our lack of arbitrariness on a personal level in order to continue to be able to work without worry.
When any of the conditions below are fulfilled, immediately submit the form at the end of this document to the compliance committee office through your department chief, or apply for permission.
1. When personally involved in competing business.
(1) When providing information, services, samples, etc. to competitors.
(2) When having an employer/employee relationship with a competitor, or acting as an executive or consultant to a competitor.
(3) When selling competing products or services for profit.2. When relatives etc. are in a competing business and the Employee is involved.
3. Becoming a business partner of Kao.
4. When taking on work as an employee, executive, or consultant for a Kao business partner.
5. Items concerning personal investment
(1) When the personal investment is targeted at a publicly-traded business partner or competitor and could affect decision-making at said company/competitor.
(2) When the personal investment is targeted at an unlisted business partner or competitor.
6. Obeying Guidelines
These guidelines are rules determining how each person should respond when conflicts of interest appear between the individual and the company. We expect these guidelines to be understood and obeyed.
In case of any uncertainties regarding submissions or applications for permission, the KOMPASS Compliance Hotline is available to discuss such concerns. In addition, be aware that major infractions of these guidelines may result in punitive measures as set forth by work regulations.
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