Google 翻訳
Gūguru Hon'yaku
Google Translate in Japanese is Google 翻訳 (Gūguru Hon'yaku).
This phrase refers to the free online translation service developed by Google.
What does it mean word for word?
The term consists of the name Google followed by 翻訳 (hon'yaku), which literally means 'translation'.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you want to say you are using the Google Translate app, you can use the phrase グーグル翻訳アプリを使う.
How do you pronounce it?
Gūguru Hon'yaku
Did you know?
- Japanese users often describe the 'uncanny' or unnatural phrasing produced by Google Translate as 翻訳調 (hon'yakuchō), meaning 'translation style'.
- The word 翻訳 is also used metaphorically in Japanese to describe the act of 'interpreting' someone's mysterious or complex behavior.
- The word 翻訳 (hon'yaku) is used for translating written texts, whereas if you were translating spoken words in real-time, you would use the word 通訳 (tsūyaku).
Examples in context
- グーグル翻訳は便利ですよ！Google Translate is convenient!
- ググってみて！Try Googling it!
- Google 翻訳を使います。Google hon'yaku o tsukaimasu.I will use Google Translate.
- Google 翻訳は便利ですね。Google hon'yaku wa benri desu ne.Google Translate is convenient, isn't it?
- Google 翻訳で調べました。Google hon'yaku de shirabemashita.I looked it up with Google Translate.
Example conversation
Two friends are studying English together at a cafe.
- 美咲 Misakiこの単語、意味がわかりません。Kono tango, imi ga wakarimasen.I don't know the meaning of this word.
- 健太 KentaGoogle 翻訳を使ってみたら？Google hon'yaku o tsukatte mitara?Why don't you try using Google Translate?
- 美咲 Misaki健太くん、ありがとう。Kenta-kun, arigatou.Thanks, Kenta.
- 健太 Kentaどういたしまして。Dou itashimashite.You're welcome.
