Japanese Translation Practice - Level 2

Author: Wu Dagang
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Publish Date: 2005-09-18
Features: This textbook is divided into 15 units, each consisting of three parts: "Text," "Translation Key Points and Techniques," and "Exercises." Based on general linguistic rules, we first categorize the text into two major types: "Narrative" and "Dialogue." The Narrative section includes 10 units: "Argumentative Essays," "Political Essays," "Economic Essays," "News Reports," "Public Documents," "Speeches," "Descriptive Scenario Articles," "Nostalgic Articles," "Teasing Tone Articles," and "Inferential Tone Articles." The Dialogue section comprises five units: "Dialogue between Men," "Dialogue between Brothers," "Dialogue between Lovers," "Dialogue between Mother and Child," and "Dialogue between Women," forming a concise system. Each "Text" includes one Japanese-to-Chinese translation and one Chinese-to-Japanese translation. In some units, multiple short articles are included based on their characteristics. After each text, there are "Word and Sentence Explanations" accompanied by "Reference Translations." These texts are composed of practical language materials, with none being artificially created. It can be said that this is a meticulously compiled, comprehensive textbook for translation practice. Depending on the unit, the "Translation Key Points and Techniques" section provides certain (summaries) and demonstrates relevant translation techniques. In the subsequent "Exercises," carefully selected language materials are included to allow students to practice with precision. Each exercise is followed by a "Reference Translation," which offers significant guidance for self-assessment.