Translation Challenge

[Translation Challenge] How Do You Translate “Coming Soon”?

This is an archive of the JD Translation Challenge, which we do regularly on JD’s Twitter. Why don’t you take the challenge too? We have also listed the answers from our followers and feedback from Japanese members, so check it out when you are done with your translation. Table of Contents Translation Challenge Translate the …

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How Many Can You Guess? Movie Titles in Japanese

In Japan, movies are released with their unique Japanese titles, called “邦題 (ほうだい / hōdai)”. Rather than translating the title directly into Japanese, the marketing people at Japanese film distribution companies give it a title that is easy to hook people. For this reason, when you talk about movies with Japanese people, they often have …

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