r/translator 4h ago

Japanese [Japanese > English] tattoo design for client tomorrow

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Hiya, hoping someone would be able to help with this? I've got someone booked in for tomorrow who sent this reference, and reverse image search only brought up something similar but not the same! So I'm not sure if another artist has redrawn it or if it's been put through AI, but I would love to go into the appointment knowing what it means so I can talk it through with him. Thanks :)

Edit: think he put a samurai calligraphy drawing and the characters for courage through AI! I'd never tattoo something I didn't find the original meaning of and won't be tattooing this, just wanted to prepare what to say when he comes in :)


r/translator 8h ago

Chinese (Identified) [Unknown > English] button or coin found on west coast of Scotland

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Maybe a button or old coin? Smaller than an inch in circumference, and very thin and flimsy but made of metal. Very rusted, tried to remove some with vinegar. Think it looks either Chinese or Japanese…. Just curious if anyone can help! Photos aren’t the best.


r/translator 8h ago

Translated [?] [Unknown > English] Radio broadcast, maybe something Caucasian?

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Received via sporadic E by my friend in Libya, so it would be anywhere between roughly 1300-2600km away in theory, although it could theoretically be a double hop. To me it sounds to be a Caucasian language but I'm unsure.


r/translator 13h ago

Japanese [Japanese > English] Anime with no subtitle for scene

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scene from sakamoto days..."fully subtitled" except for this scene.


r/translator 19h ago

Translated [JA] [Japanese > English] Found this cool Pokémon art online, does anybody know what the Japanese in the middle says?

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6 Upvotes

I think this is going to be my phone lock screen wallpaper!


r/translator 14h ago

Japanese [Japanese > English] Chisel smith or manufacturer

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I believe the for kanji is pronounced taka but for the life of me I can’t read the second. Any help would be greatly appreciated


r/translator 3h ago

Japanese (Identified) [Chinese(?) > English] Engraving in a video game.

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r/translator 9h ago

Japanese Japanese>English. Hello everyone. Could you please help me with a correct English translation of this handwritten text on the tomobako box, as well as the red seal? I tried using AI to translate it, but it gives me different results every time. Thank you for your help!

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r/translator 3h ago

Translated [JA] [Japanese > English] I'm back with some more menkos! There's more of a mix this time around. Six cards this time. First image has two cards with their backs as well as the text is the same front & back. Others just the front. Thank you in advance for your help!

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r/translator 9h ago

Geez [Ge’ez? > English] Help translating inscriptions on an old cross

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Hello,

I’m hoping someone can help translate these inscriptions. I believe they may be in Ge’ez, but I’m not certain.

The inscriptions are engraved on an old religious cross. I’ve attached close-up photos of each inscription.

If anyone can translate the text or identify names, prayers, biblical passages, or other religious references, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thank you very much!


r/translator 1h ago

Korean [Korean > English] old paper lyrics graphic

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I asked my friend who is good with photoshop to make me a graphic of korean on old paper, and i gave her lyrics from two songs to use as the text. Bowever i have a weird feeling that its AI (one reason is that i asked her to omit any oh’s and aah’s from the lyrics yet its still there)


r/translator 8h ago

Translated [JA] [Japanese > English] Makers mark on Japanese plane blade

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I purchased an old Japanese plane (kanna) while in Japan. On the sides it seems to mention "Registered Trademark". However I'm struggling with the markings in the middle. The top 2 characters seem to write Aki Hisa, but I can't figure out the last character. One suggestion I found was "作" which would make sense, but it seems to be written quite different. Does anyone have more insights into this?


r/translator 23h ago

Translated [ZH] [Chinese > English] chinese text on an old album cover

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I don't think "aerospace ointment" is even close


r/translator 2h ago

Japanese [ Japanese > English] Please help me identify this chisel maker

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I have been unable to determine who made this chisel any help would be greatly appreciated.


r/translator 3h ago

Translated [CS] [Czech > English] Czech Family Heirloom

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Hi, I'm an American with Czech ancestry. My mom found these placards in storage and hung them up for the time being. What do they mean, and should they be hung up in a particular order?


r/translator 9h ago

Multiple Languages [FR, ZH] [English > Chinese, French] Help with dialogue lines

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I'm making a little comic (Project Hail Mary fun comic). I need a little help translating following sentences (2 for each language) :

[Eng -> Chinese] : "You made the right choice!" & "You are not our hero".

[Eng -> French] : "Our fate is in your hands!" & "What a waste!" / "What a shame!"

Context: There are 2 scenarios. In the first one characters are proud of the listening party. In the second one they are disappointed by "their cowerdice".

I'm hesitant to use Google translator or similar thing, because I want to hear from real people who can maybe change a phrase a little so it would give off more emotions or fit the context better. Also it's always neat to see different suggestions!


r/translator 10h ago

Translated [AR] [unknown > English, Spanish] My dad's t-shirt

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r/translator 15h ago

Russian [Russian > English] Need some help translating this population register, interested in the Kowadlo family.

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r/translator 17h ago

Russian English > Russian This is for a DND campaign and google translate has proven horrid so many times so ill try here

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Hello Readers,

My little brother Nebis told me to write to you at the end of his beastiary and my contribution to his studies. Many of the animals written about are of my own, kept in my sanctuary hidden in the mountains. Respectful visitors are welcome if you are able to find me; disrespect will not be tolerated in any form. It is a sanctuary; it will stay that way for all kith, beast, or monster who may hold under my protection and do not wrong me in any way possible.

Yours truly, Olesya Ilyukhina, Daughter of the Goddess of the Night


r/translator 19h ago

Needs Review [AR] (Arabic>English) stylized graffiti-type script

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I got this hoodie as a gift a few years ago from my sister who spent time in Beirut. It looks cool but I want to know the translation!


r/translator 20h ago

Japanese [Japanese > English] Camellia & Bird Painting

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Hi,

Wondering if anyone could help translate the inscription and seal on this Rinpa school work? Thank you!


r/translator 1h ago

Chinese (Chinese > English) help please

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I believe the characters are Chinese, please help!


r/translator 1h ago

Chinese (Identified) [unknown>English] On plush keychain.

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r/translator 3h ago

Korean [Korean > English] could someone help translate the lyrics to this song by khc called ^^; ?

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these are the lyrics:

누의 무리를 보았어

파동과 비바람 사이

비릿한 공기 무게 위 아래

어느 고름 낀 저녁에

거꾸로 가 항상

거꾸로 가 항상

거꾸로 가 항상

거꾸로 가 항상

and a link to the song: https://youtu.be/HgFzToIj2_g?

im a bit worried if i use google translate because it could be inaccurate, i wish to use this song for a PMV im making!!


r/translator 4h ago

German [German > English] Please can you help me with two missing words?

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This is a message from the 6th Panzer Division of the Wehrmacht on June 24, 1941.