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Athildur · Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 10:17 am Post subject:

Just a quick comment.
Anvalance of Blades = Ken no Nadare. Made a typo there Wink

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As for myself, I was wondering if you happened to know a good translation for:

Abyss (or Abbyss or however that's spelled >.<)
Void (as in, the Void, as a realm. If that word doesn't exist, then just one or a few good alternatives to use such as 'nothingness' or something will do fine as well)

I've been trying to find them myself, but it's hard to find good results, since (I think) they're more or less Western concepts. So perhaps the japanese have some comparable things in their own culture, but since I'm not really knowledgable about that, I wouldn't know.

Thanks a bundle Smile

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Elon · Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 3:40 pm Post subject:

Any chance of seeing this translated?

Reality Bond

God of War

Magic

Arcane Art

Thank you very much!!
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BushidoPoet · Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 11:04 am Post subject:

Athildur-

Thanks for catching the typo. Guess I can't always be perfect.

Abyss - Shinen - しんねん - 深淵
The Void (From Buddhist Traditions) - Kokuuzou - こくうぞう - 虚空蔵
Nothingness - Kyomu - きょむ - 虚無
Purgatory - Rengoku - れんごく - 煉獄

Elon -

There's always a chance.

Reality Bond - Genjitsu En - げんじつ　えん - 現実　縁　
God of War (Name of a mytholigical god) - Hachiman - はちまん - 八幡
God of War (Literal translation) - Sensou no Kami - せんそう　の　かみ - 戦争　の　神
Magic - Kijutsu - きじゅつ - 奇術
Arcane Art - No good translation for Arcane
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"One should not be envious of someone who has prospered by unjust deeds. Nor should he disdain someone who has fallen while adhering to the path of righteousness."

Imagawa Sadayo

"It is truly regrettable that a person will treat a man who is valuable to him well, and a man who is worthless to him poorly."

Hojo Shigetoki

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Athildur · Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 11:18 am Post subject:

Bushido: Nobody is Smile

. But that's fine.

Thanks for the translations Smile

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Elon, for Arcane Art - use a synonym for arcane, like mysterious. So then it'd be: Fukachi Waza.
Or Ancient Art: Furui Waza.

I'd suggest hiwaza (since 'hijutsu' are 'mysterious' jutsu only known by a few people), but it sounds odd.
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Viladin · Grandmaster Joined: 15 Aug 2006 Posts: 268

Thanks BushidoPoet Smile

Excellent as always.
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Athildur · Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 3:18 pm Post subject:

*cough* Viladin:

Blast of the Inferno = Shounetsujigoku no Bakuha. (Shounestu = typo.)

I find it intriguing how it's actually quite logical how those words are formed...Yes, I'm giving an example Razz

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Shou means 'big', 'large', 'great' and such things.
Netsu means 'temperature'.
Jigoku means 'hell'.
no is a possessive particle (A no B -> B's A.)
Bakuha means 'blast' (I suppose this could be dissected into 'baku' and 'ha', the latter meaning 'wave', but I can't find any proper meanings of baku...maybe it's a load of crap though Razz

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So, there you have it. Inferno = Great Temperature of Hell. Quite a comparison, no?

*stops rambling about Japanese language*
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Elon · Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 2:09 am Post subject:

Oy, thank you so much, BushidoPoet & Ath!

You help to give some cool flavour to my campaign. Thanks!
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Frankto · Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 6:31 pm Post subject:

Geoff! Please save me! I am so sick of this translating thing!

Do you have anything for me related to curing eyesight/hearing and paralysis?

EDIT: I found something to substitute it, but it was rough!
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Viladin · Grandmaster Joined: 15 Aug 2006 Posts: 268

Another small list Smile

Thanks in advance, BushidoPoet.

Water Ammo Technique
Fire Ammo Technique
Earth Ammo Technique
Lightning Ammo Technique
Ice Ammo Technique
Wind Ammo Technique
Nitro Blast Technique
Shadow Shot Technique
Data Copy Technique
Radio Jam Technique
Wirewalk Technique
Trace Purge Technique
Sure Page Technique
Red Light, Green Light
Mask Metal Technique
Fake License Technique
Degauss Technique
Dataread Technique
Camara-Shy Technique
Caller ID Technique
Burglar?s Buddy Technique
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Frankto · Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 5:13 pm Post subject:

Suidan, Hodan, Doudan, Raidan, Hyoudan, Kuudan are all your bullets. Water, Fire, Earth, Lightning, Ice and Wind respectively ;p

I didn't take the time to do the rest, but I'll probably need a few of those ideas for my modern day techniques ;p
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Viladin · Grandmaster Joined: 15 Aug 2006 Posts: 268

That's what I was aiming for. Smile

I got the descriptions and effects in mind, just need the translation.
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Athildur · Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 3:21 am Post subject:

Actually, ammo would be dan'yaku. Dan is bullet, indeed. Depends on what you want to call it I guess.

Nitro Blast -> Chisso Bakuha
Shadow Shot -> Kagetama
Data Copy -> Shiryoufuku
Radio Jam -> Can't find a word for jam...unless you mean the gooey, sugary goodness Razz

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Wirewalk -> I'd better not do this one...seems to be something a bit too specific for me to just paste wordds together...
Trace Purge -> Atoshoukyo
Sure Page -> I have no idea what you mean by this, so I just won't...
Red Light, Green Light -> Assuming this is for traffic lights: Kikenshingou, Aoushingou.
Mask Metal -> Fukumenkane / Kane Fukumen (either of these...I think the latter one is correct but not sure).
Fake License -> Gansaku Menkyo
Degauss -> You'll have to wait for Geoff on this one Razz

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Dataread -> Shiryou Hiken
Camera-shy -> Shashingirai
Caller ID -> only thing I could find was dreadful ingurisu... nanbaadisupuree.
Alternately: Miwakeru Raikaku (Identify Caller)
Burglar's Buddy -> Oshiiri no Kimi

There, a probably terrible list of marginally correct translations Razz

. I take comfort in knowing that BushidoPoet will know :-p.
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Viladin · Grandmaster Joined: 15 Aug 2006 Posts: 268

BushidoPoet · Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 7:23 am Post subject:

Sorry I have been absent lately. I just started a new job over the past couple of weeks and I have been swamped with that and planning for my upcoming wedding (June 16th).

So to put it simply...

Being an adult sucks.

But anyway I promise I will attack all of the translations I have not yet posted this weekend. And if anyone else wants to throw some in get them posted because I will be working on translations this weekend.

Again sorry guys, once I get life figured out a bit better I will probably be able to keep up with this better for you guys.

Here's a bit to tide you over:

Bakuha breaks down into "bomb" and "destroy" (they don't always make perfect sense.)

Cure Blindness - Moumoku wo Naosu - もうもく　を　なおす - 盲目　を　治す
Cure Deafness - Nanchou wo Naosu - なんちょう　を　なおす - 難聴　を　治す　
Cure Paralysis - Mahi wo Naosu - まひ　を　なおす - 麻痺　を　治す

(Viladin...I'll get to yours this weekend...)
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"Without knowledge of Learning, one will ultimately have no military victories."

"One should not be envious of someone who has prospered by unjust deeds. Nor should he disdain someone who has fallen while adhering to the path of righteousness."

Imagawa Sadayo

"It is truly regrettable that a person will treat a man who is valuable to him well, and a man who is worthless to him poorly."

Hojo Shigetoki

Never confuse honor, with tactics.

Viladin · Grandmaster Joined: 15 Aug 2006 Posts: 268

Thanks BushidoPoet Smile

No hurry, take your time. Smile

Appreciate all that you do.
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Athildur · Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 10:03 am Post subject:

Ooh a wedding! Congrats Smile

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Frankto · Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 10:59 am Post subject:

Congratulations man. What follows is an extremely bad joke: Yeah, life sucks, but don't let adultery get to you! Enjoy life while you still can!

Sorry! Thanks for the translations Wink

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BushidoPoet · Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 2:49 pm Post subject:

Here they are...

Water Ammo (Ammunition) Technique - Mizu Danyaku no Jutsu - みず　だんやく　の　じゅつ- 水　弾薬　の　術

Fire Ammo (Ammunition) Technique - Hi Danyaku no Jutsu - ひ　だんやく　の　じゅつ- 火　弾薬　の　術

Earth Ammo (Ammunition) Technique - Tsuchi Danyaku no Jutsu - つち　だんやく　の　じゅつ- 土　　弾薬　の　術

Lightning Ammo (Ammunition) Technique - Kaminari Danyaku no Jutsu - かみなり　だんやく　の　じゅつ- 雷　弾薬　の　術

Ice Ammo (Ammunition) Technique - Koori Danyaku no Jutsu - こおり　だんやく　の　じゅつ- 氷　弾薬　の　術

Wind Ammo (Ammunition) Technique - Kaze Danyaku no Jutsu - かみなり　だんやく　の　じゅつ- 雷　弾薬　の　術

Nitro Blast Technique - Chisso Bakuha no Jutsu - ちっそ　ばくは　の　じゅつ - 窒素　爆破　の　術

Shadow Shot Technique - Kagedan no Jutsu - かげだん　の　じゅつ - 影弾　の　術

Data Copy Technique - Shiryoufuku no Jutsu - しりょうふく　の　じゅつ - 資料　副　の　術

Radio Jamming Technique - Bougaihousou no Jutsu - ぼうがいほうそう　の　じゅつ - 妨害放送　の　術

Wirewalk Technique -
Literally "Wire" "Walk" Technique - Hariganeho no Jutsu - はりがねほ　の　じゅつ - 針金歩　の　術
or if you meant more like "Tightrope walking" technique - Tsunawatari Aruki no Jutsu - つなわたり　あるき　の　じゅつ - 綱渡り　歩き　の　術

Trace Purge Technique - Atosakujo no Jutsu - あとさくじょ　の　じゅつ - 跡削除　の　術

Sure Page Technique (If you meant a paper page) - Sadakamen no Jutsu - さだかけつ　の　じゅつ - 定か面　の　術
(If you meant to page someone's phone or pager) - Sadaka ni Pokeberu no Jutsu - さだか　に　ポケベルの　じゅつ - 定か　に　ポケベル　の　術

Red Light, Green Light - Akashingou, Aoshingou - あかしんごう、　あおうしんごう - 　赤信号、　青信号

Mask Metal Technique Kamen Kane no Jutsu - かめん　かね　の　じゅつ - 仮面　金　の　術

Fake License Technique - Gansaku Menkyo no Jutsu - がんさく　めんきょ　の　じゅつ - 贋作　免許　の　術

Degauss Technique (Eliminate Magnetic Field Technique) - Jibasakujo no Jutsu - じばさくじょ　の　じゅつ - 磁場削除　の　術

Dataread Technique - Shiryouyomi no Jutsu - しりょうよみ　の　じゅつ - 資料読み　の　術

Camera-Shy Technique - Shashingirai no Jutsu - しゃしんぎらい　の　じゅつ - 写真嫌い　の　術

Caller ID Technique (Incoming Phone Number Identification Technique) - Kibangou Miwakeri no Jutsu - きばんごう　みわけり　の　じゅつ - 着番号　見分けり　の　術 (I really had to create this in order to avoid Engrish)

Burglar's Buddy Technique - Dorobou Nakayoshi no Jutsu - どろぼう　なかよし　の　じゅつ - 泥棒　仲良し　の　術

Hope this helps...

BTW Frankto very much looking forward to more mordern day techniques. Let me know if you are of need of ideas.
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"Without knowledge of Learning, one will ultimately have no military victories."

"One should not be envious of someone who has prospered by unjust deeds. Nor should he disdain someone who has fallen while adhering to the path of righteousness."

Imagawa Sadayo

"It is truly regrettable that a person will treat a man who is valuable to him well, and a man who is worthless to him poorly."

Hojo Shigetoki

Never confuse honor, with tactics.

Elon · Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 3:48 pm Post subject:

What would be the translation for

"Embrace his heart, Shadowfinger"?

Oh and... congrats on your wedding, man. I hope the very best for you!
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BushidoPoet · Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 7:44 am Post subject:

Thanks...

Embrace his heart, Shadowfinger - Aitsu no Kokoro wo Dake, Kageyubi - あいつ　の　こころ　を　だけ、　かげゆび - 彼奴　の　心　を　抱け、　影指　
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Geoff "Yukirou" Beeson

"Without knowledge of Learning, one will ultimately have no military victories."

"One should not be envious of someone who has prospered by unjust deeds. Nor should he disdain someone who has fallen while adhering to the path of righteousness."

Imagawa Sadayo

"It is truly regrettable that a person will treat a man who is valuable to him well, and a man who is worthless to him poorly."

Hojo Shigetoki

Never confuse honor, with tactics.

IntOblivion · Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 4:44 pm Post subject:

Hey, sorry for just busting in, but I kinda need one translation, if that's fine with you?

Well here goes:

The Eye of False Trust

I need it for a Bloodline I'm working on Wink

Thank you for your time!
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kp91 · Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 4:48 pm Post subject:

Does 'toufunokadoniatamawobutsuketeshine' actually mean 'bash your head against the corner of a block of tofu and die'?

Athildur · Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 3:27 pm Post subject:

Fist of all, spacing!

Toufu no kado ni atama wo butske teshi ne.

Hrm...some little things (of which I have no knowledge) not included, it *seems* to match the meaning...

According to this online dictionary server, it does. But it's a saying. So it doesn't literally mean that. Well, it does, literally, but not...actually. You know...just means 'take a hike':-p.
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psiric · Genin Joined: 02 Jun 2007 Posts: 11

hi i am psiric and i was wonder if you could translate these

Time blink
Time rewind
Time evolution
ten thousand stikes
time slow
time stop

kind of repetitive but if you could thank you!!!

Jensik · Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:21 am Post subject:

BushidoPoet, In case you don't check your PM's, I have sent you one. More likely you haven't been online for whatever reason to even check, but I just wanted to make sure.

And since I'm here, can anybody take a stab at what "Rock Smasher" might translate to. It's the name of an incredibly large, blunt weapon named by someone with a very low INT score... if that matters.
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BushidoPoet · Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 10:46 am Post subject:

I'm still here...

Just busy as all hell.

But its American Independence Day so I have a day off.

I should have these latest translations posted today.
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Geoff "Yukirou" Beeson

"Without knowledge of Learning, one will ultimately have no military victories."

"One should not be envious of someone who has prospered by unjust deeds. Nor should he disdain someone who has fallen while adhering to the path of righteousness."

Imagawa Sadayo

"It is truly regrettable that a person will treat a man who is valuable to him well, and a man who is worthless to him poorly."

Hojo Shigetoki

Never confuse honor, with tactics.

Athildur · Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 1:51 pm Post subject:

Well, it's got to be something along the lines of...

Iwa Kudaki (or as one word) or something...I couldn't find a word for 'smasher' so I tried to see if there was some sort of way I could turn the verb of 'to smash/break' into it...and I dunno if it worked >.>

Otherwise, Iwahakaisha would be 'Rock Destroyer'. Not as good, but a safer bet for correctness >.>

lol.
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petak · Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 9:11 am Post subject:

I have pair of phrases i would like translated:
"Eyes of the butterfly"
"Wings of the butterfly"

Athildur · Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 1:17 pm Post subject:

Eyes of the butterfly - Chounometsuki or Kochou no metsuki
Wings of the butterfly - Kochou no tsubasa.

These *should* be right.
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Frankto · Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 3:06 pm Post subject:

In a more Geoff style...

Eyes of the Butterfly - Chougan - ちょうがん - 蝶眼
Eyes of the Butterfly - Chou no Me - 蝶の目 - ちゅおのめ

Wings of the Butterfly - Chouhane - 蝶羽 - ちょうはね
Wings of the Butterfly - Chou no hane - 蝶の羽 - ちょうのはね

Alternatively, rather than using Hane (羽), you could use Yoku/Tsubasa (翼), but I'm not sure how viable that would be.
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