Japanese Interpreting Practice Level 2

Author: Lu Liudi
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features:
· National Implementation
· Authoritative
· Unified Certification
· Incorporated into the National Vocational Qualification System
· Facing the Entire Society
· Holders of the certificate can be appointed corresponding positions according to their level
· After the unified certification is implemented, translation professional qualification review will no longer be conducted nationwide
This textbook is divided into 16 lessons, each focusing on a specific theme. These themes are mostly derived from our interpretation practice, hence the "combative" flavor of practical drills. At the same time, they reflect the on-site feel of consecutive or simultaneous interpretation. They include: ceremonial speeches, tourism and sightseeing, cultural and education, health preservation, environmental protection, business activities, economic and trade, finance and securities, corporate culture, social focus, legal consultation, global forums (global warming), high technology, current affairs, international relations, and Japanese forums.
Each lesson of "Japanese Interpretation Practice (Level 2)" consists of seven modules:
1. Related Vocabulary
According to the content of each lesson, vocabulary directly or indirectly related to the text is listed under I. Basic Vocabulary and II. Practical Vocabulary. Each category includes 16 Japanese and Chinese words, plus 4 in-text words and 5 high-frequency words. This helps students flexibly use basic and high-frequency practical vocabulary during interpretation, driven by predictive skills.
2. Interpretation Practice
Each lesson includes one Japanese-Chinese interpretation and one Chinese-Japanese interpretation, with lengths of approximately 1,000–1,500 words. To further highlight the characteristics of interpretation, we have primarily used conference articles with a speech-like tone to distinguish them from purely written translation texts. Since the lessons are introduced in a passage format, students are required to divide them into paragraphs (marked by the central "∥" in this book) and practice them repeatedly in class or self-study. If possible, memorizing them after achieving fluent translation would be even better.
3. Reference Translations
Provided for readers to compare and reference. We encourage readers to translate as per their own understanding. If their translations surpass the reference versions, our "reference" title would be even more meaningful.
4. Difficult-to-Translate Sentences
This section aims to inform readers or interpreters that regardless of the translation context, they will inevitably encounter challenging sentences to some extent. This requires translators to prepare pre-translation plans and possess the skill to handle such situations with ease.
5. Star Interpretation Training
The Star Interpretation Method refers to the practice of translating one sentence or paragraph multiple times, even a whole passage in various ways. In this textbook, we focus primarily on Chinese-to-Japanese translation. This is reflected in multiple translation methods from word selection to sentence structure conversion and sense perception. The main method involves providing two to three different translation options to demonstrate the flexibility, diversity, and conciseness of interpretation language in real-time selection. Through this training and guidance, we hope to remind interpreters to avoid word-for-word or sentence-for-sentence translation and instead learn to use multiple methods to convey the same meaning, master rich and varied interpretation techniques, and enhance their adaptability.
6. Interpretation Analysis
Although not entirely original, this section reflects the heartfelt insights of an interpreter. We analyze the text from aspects such as language skills, tone, and attitude, as well as translation techniques, ethics, and interpretation guidelines. In particular, the accurate translation of Chinese characters in Chinese and Japanese will directly impact the quality of Japanese interpretation. Here, we provide targeted guidance and simple summaries to inspire further exploration.
7. Extracurricular Practice
More diverse and practical interpretation materials are provided around the theme for readers to practice and compare. Through repeated training and understanding, we hope to see more suitable translations emerge.