translate, reason, circumstance, case

About this kanji

The kanji "訳" primarily means "translate," but it can also imply "reason" or "circumstance." It is often used as a noun, particularly in compounds. For instance, "通訳" (つうやく) means "interpretation," referring to oral translation, while "翻訳" (ほんやく) means "translation," typically for written texts. Another useful compound is "内訳" (うちわけ), which refers to itemization, like breaking down expenses. The verb form "訳す" (やくす) means "to translate" and is commonly used in daily conversation. Note that while the kanji has a strong connection to translation, it can also imply understanding the reasoning behind something.

Example sentences

• その本の訳が難しい。

  The translation of that book is difficult.

Meanings across languages

English

translate, reason, circumstance, case

Tiếng Việt

dịch, lý do, tình huống, trường hợp

日本語

やく, わけ, じょうきょう

한국어

번역하다, 이유, 상황, 사례

中文

翻译, 原因, 情况, 案例

id

terjemahan, keadaan

th

แปล, กรณี

es

traducción, circunstancia

fr

traduction, circonstance

de

Übersetzung, Umstand

pt

tradução, circunstância

Common compounds

• 通訳つうやくinterpretation (i.e. oral translation), interpreter
• 内訳うちわけitemization (of expenses), the items, breakdown
• 翻訳ほんやくtranslation, deciphering, decoding
• 英訳えいやくEnglish translation
• 訳すやくすto translate, to interpret
• 訳者やくしゃtranslator
• 点訳てんやくtranslating into Braille
• 申し訳もうしわけapology, excuse

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