For the people on my F-list who translate actively or do some sort of internal translation whenever you're watching a foreign show, here's what professional translators Ian MacDougall and David Nist had to say:

In translation, the destination language will always require more words than the source language

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Seriously, these guys are magic.


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I initially thought this corner was going to tank, but I am enjoying it more than I thought I would... Not to mention that it's nice to see J with such a brilliant beam on his face.


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Evidence #1: Mr Sho Sakurai actually called her Yoshitaka-chan, which is a very weird form of endearment. To me, at least.


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Not that I mind, they're still very entertaining. And I'd watch anything of Meisa's over Jin's any day.

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Case in point: massive product placement. I think that's another PV where she conveniently showcases watches.

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This is very Kill Bill meets Lady Gaga.

Guess who I found on page 38 of my Travel Photography book by Insight Guides?


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I sense a kindred spirit in mou-ippo.


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Dear Economist,

My husband and I have two bonny children already, and another on the way. But the eldest child, Alasdair, is becoming wilful and we have a problem with discipline. We threaten punishment, but he misbehaves anyway and then we don’t have the heart to punish him. Is there anything you can suggest?

- Sylvia Graham, Edinburgh
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Not that I'm complaining.


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I have no idea what this program is about but Arashi needs to do something like this!!


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