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Thread: Romanji~?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zelkelion View Post
    The problem is that it's probably horrific to read... for an example, take a phrase in a language you know (ex: Zel is made of red cheese and goes running after dark) and translate it into a language you do not. Translate it BACK and it often isn't the same thing.
    what I do is keep it simple, then I translate it to english to make sure it translates as intended; if not, I rephrase it.
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    Google translate from English to Japanese can be pretty bad, but it's usually somewhat understandable. Everyone will know you're using a translator... but that's okay. At least you're trying to make the effort of putting it into a form that is semi-understandable. ^^;
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    I usually only type single words into google translate and pray the output is that one word. lol Then I try to pair it up with some auto-translate to hopefully see if it makes sense.

    The game has little useful phrases in auto-translate... I hope they redo the entire auto-translate.
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    BTW, the correct word is "romaji" or "rômaji" depending on chosen transliteration method. "Romanji" is just wrong.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Zelkelion View Post
    I was just wondering, if we type in Romaji to a JP player, can they even understand that...?

    I think I may have traumatized someone the other day with my bungling attempts at communication... the auto translate dictionary just didn't help at all!
    Typing Romaji will be understandable because there is no way tons of wild animals would bust down the walls and trample through the house. And even so I think they would understand it was mearly a mistake and you had no idea sending Romanji would cause such a catastrophe.

    I had this fear once before as well. Don't worry though as it was only a book/movie and no harm can come from it! ^.^v
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