Japanese-English Translation: An Advanced Guide

By Judy Wakabayashi

Book Overview

This volume is a textbook for aspiring translators of Japanese into English, as well as a reference work for professional Japanese-English translators and for translator educators. Underpinned by sound theoretical principles, it provides a solid foundation in the practice of Japanese-English translation, then extends this to more advanced levels. Features include:

13 thematic chapters, with subsections that explore common pitfalls and challenges facing Japanese-English translators and the pros and cons of different procedures

exercises after many of these subsections

abundant examples drawn from a variety of text types and genres and translated by many different translators

This is an essential resource for postgraduate students of Japanese-English translation and Japanese language, professional Japanese-English translators and translator educators. It will also be of use and interest to advanced undergraduates studying Japanese.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367863332
• ISBN13: 9780367863333
• Release Date: October 2020
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.8" x 9.6"