English–Japanese

“translate” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiyakusu

Example

この文章を日本語に訳します。ko no bun shō o nihon go ni yaku shi ma su

I translate this sentence into Japanese.

Illustration for 訳す (translate)

How to say “translate” in Japanese

“Translate” in Japanese is 訳す (yakusu).

Carries content from one language into another so that the original meaning can be understood in a new linguistic form.

Full entry for 訳す: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 訳す

会話では、直訳せず自然な日本語に訳します。kai wa de wa choku yaku se zu shi zen na nihon go ni yaku shi ma su

In conversation, I translate it into natural Japanese rather than translating it literally.

Tips for using 訳す

  • The verb appears in everyday contexts such as translating messages and subtitles as well as in formal language work.

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