English–Japanese
“original text” in Japanese
How to say “original text” in Japanese
“Original text” in Japanese is 原文 (genbun).
Identifies the wording that serves as the source for a translation, quotation, or comparison.
Example sentences with 原文
私は原文と訳文を比べて、表現の違いを確認します。watashi wa gen bun to yaku bun o kura be te hyō gen no chiga i o kaku nin shi ma su
I compare the original text with the translation to check the differences in expression.
Tips for using 原文
- In bilingual editing, 原文 (genbun) labels the source wording, which is kept separate from the version produced in the other language.
Other Japanese words for “original text”
研究者は原典を丁寧に読みます。ken kyū sha wa gen ten o tei nei ni yo mi ma su
Researchers read the original text carefully.