My writing may be confusing. This is because (1) I am still learning English & (2) I try to structure the texts in Japanese first, then translate into English. (I think in English in my ordinary – and I switch my brain to the Japanese when I write in IG). I feel “I” should think in Japanese when I introduce my Japanese memory.
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There are 2 kinds of translating methods. (1) 直訳 – Direct translation – DT & (2) 意訳 – paraphrasing with filtering. DT creates “the perfect” translation. One day, AI will provide the world where we do not need to learn the 2nd language to communicate. However, it sometimes scrapes off something important – a cultural value of a message that cannot be translated so easily. My goal is to share & think together – not only convey the message from me to them. This is a bad idea in terms of “simple communication” which is necessary in advertising and marketing. I should be writing more simple & correct English if my goal is only to “tell” Sashiko. I hope I communicate that my goal is to pass down the culture. (Therefore, the articles on Patreon are SO LONG…) – the message is simple as the Sashiko stitches – but simple doesn’t mean shallow (require a lot of time). ☆
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久々に日本語で文章を書いています(まだ投稿できてない)。毎日英語で刺し子を紹介しながら思うのは、日本語という文章の特異性です。ただ会話をするだけであれば、日本語と英語の翻訳は機械翻訳でも十分な日がいつかくると思います。ただ、文化的な要素も含めた議論をするとなると、「完璧」な英訳だけでは不十分になるような気がします。完璧に英訳するからこそ削ぎ落とされてしまう「何か」が日本的な考え方を彩っているような気がして。
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刺し子も同様で、「完璧」を求めることは、実はそれほど難しいことではないです。ただ、完璧を求める過程で「何か大切なもの」を置き忘れて欲しくないんです。「刺し子のプロ」と言われて「おりょ?」と違和感(決して嫌悪感じゃない)を感じる方が多いのも、これと似てる感じ。文章ではうまく表現できない「何か」を、文章を通して伝えていきたいんです。ね、無茶振りしてるでしょ。 ☆
2020-05-14 09:46:05
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なにか何大切なものを置き忘れない。はい、わかりました。大丈夫そうな気はしていますが。忘れてるんじゃないか思ったら言ってくださいね
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I love knowing about this part of your process. Thank you.
I dont want to invalidate you, but in my opinion your English is very clear. Thank you for creating this content.
I don’t feel your writing is confusing. I feel confident that you do not intend to confuse anyone. Your writing requires the reader to think and some people do not wish to think. I enjoy thinking about the issues you pose. 🙏
プロではなく職人ならしっくりくるけど、、プロだと私も違和感を感じます。意味合いは同じな気もするのですが、、難しいですね。
I love/endorse/ praise/admire your concept ‘to share and think together’ it is beautiful.
It’s not confusing. I really look forward to and enjoy your posts. I appreciate your understanding of your culture and sharing those important values with us. Please never apologise for who you are. 🙃
This would fantastic on white cotton or silk.