The All-Purpose "Translation Request" Thread

[B]

This is not really a translation request but I think it is the right topic to ask my question.
I think about watching all of DBZ subbed because many people say the english dub is so badly translated.
So my question is, if I rewatch the series subbed would it really make that much of a difference?

The short answer is yes. The dub rewrites entire conversations and character quirks. Take a look at how the first arc of Dragon Ball GT is handled; the rest of the series, movies included, are even worse.

[Gyt Kaliba]

This might be a little off base, but I was wondering if someone could tell me how accurate this Japanese proverb I found is. It's not strictly Dragon Ball related, I'll admit, but would be used for something I want to work on that very much is - I just need to know how accurate this all is though.

'桃栗三年柿八年
[ももくりさんねんかきはちねん, momo kuri san-nen, kaki hachi-nen] each thing at its own pace; every thing at its own time (lit.: peaches and chestnuts, three years; persimmon, eight years; i.e.: the fruit takes a different number of years to grow)'

In particular, is the 'each thing at it's own pace, every thing at it's own time' part an accurate translation of the kanji there; and is this actually a somewhat well known proverb? For reference's sake, I found it here.

[Shoryuken]

This might be a little off base, but I was wondering if someone could tell me how accurate this Japanese proverb I found is. It's not strictly Dragon Ball related, I'll admit, but would be used for something I want to work on that very much is - I just need to know how accurate this all is though.

'桃栗三年柿八年
[ももくりさんねんかきはちねん, momo kuri san-nen, kaki hachi-nen] each thing at its own pace; every thing at its own time (lit.: peaches and chestnuts, three years; persimmon, eight years; i.e.: the fruit takes a different number of years to grow)'

In particular, is the 'each thing at it's own pace, every thing at it's own time' part an accurate translation of the kanji there; and is this actually a somewhat well known proverb? For reference's sake, I found it here.

Pretty accurate. Furthermore the proverb has its own entry in an online Japanese proverb dictionary so it seems pretty well known.

[Gyt Kaliba]

Much obliged, Shoryuken! Might be a relatively minor detail in the long run, but that definitely helps out quite a bit in regards to my idea.

[Hellspawn28]

Can someone translate what they are saying on the final stage of the Japanese Budokai 2?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmA0BAGuhPM

[DBZGTKOSDH]

Spoiler:

What does Vegeta say? This is a new page from the Kanzeban, so it hasn't been translated in English anywhere, as far as I know.

[Lord Beerus]

Spoiler:

What does Vegeta say? This is a new page from the Kanzeban, so it hasn't been translated in English anywhere, as far as I know.

Kanzenshuu has already covered that new page from Kanzeban edition of the manga.

Vegeta says, “Phew… Took you long enough… What’s with that goofy look on his face… I seriously can’t stand you… Hmph…”

[DBZGTKOSDH]

Spoiler:

What does Vegeta say? This is a new page from the Kanzeban, so it hasn't been translated in English anywhere, as far as I know.

Kanzenshuu has already covered that new page from Kanzeban edition of the manga.

Vegeta says, “Phew… Took you long enough… What’s with that goofy look on his face… I seriously can’t stand you… Hmph…”

Thanks a lot!

[SSJ2FutureGohan]

Just curious, does Piccolo note any specific features in the original version here?

Spoiler:

[Darkprince410]

This is what Herms has in the Strength Checker for the same dialogue:

Chapter: 497 (DBZ 303), P4.1
Piccolo: “Is-is that Gohan…!? No…Something’s different about him…His features are a little different…And he has a different type of ki than before…His softness has vanished too…That’s why I couldn’t tell it was him…”

[SSJ2FutureGohan]

Must've skipped over that. Thank you.

[Sandubadear]

What does this mean? I wouldn't really bat an eye if not for the out of place-looking "d" in the middle of the phrase. It's been bothering me for a while.

[TripleRach]

What does this mean? I wouldn't really bat an eye if not for the out of place-looking "d" in the middle of the phrase. It's been bothering me for a while.

http://i.imgur.com/NrEoZ01.png

Recent Japanese shows sometimes have interactive game functions that kids can access by pressing a special "d" button on their remote.

I've never really looked into how these things work, but in this particular case it says you can get a present if you defeat "him" in the game.

[Adamant]

What does this mean? I wouldn't really bat an eye if not for the out of place-looking "d" in the middle of the phrase. It's been bothering me for a while.

http://i.imgur.com/NrEoZ01.png

Recent Japanese shows sometimes have interactive game functions that kids can access by pressing a special "d" button on their remote.

I've never really looked into how these things work, but in this particular case it says you can get a present if you defeat "him" in the game.

There's some quick details here: http://www.fujitv.co.jp/dragonball_s/d/

Basically, you "fight" an enemy while watching the show by "drawing cards" with characters on them. You can draw one card every 3 minutes, and the damage you deal depends on which character is on the card you draw. If you manage to deal enough damage to defeat the enemy, you'll be given a keyword you can enter on the official site for an entry in a lottery where you can win some Dragonball merchandise.
There's also an additional lottery you can enter even if you didn't defeat the enemy, so I assume those that DID win the battle get to enter both of them.

It's a fairly standard system. "Push a button every now and then while watching to do something or other that will hopefully eventually result in you getting a chance to win some prizes". It's an okay way to ensure people watch the show live instead of just tape it.

[SSJ2FutureGohan]

Spoiler:

What does the bottom text say here?

[Shoryuken]

スーパーベジータ (Super Vegeta) and besides some kanji and kana that's far too blurry to make out.

[TheDevilsCorpse]

It says Super Vegeta Super Saiyan / スーパーベジータ スーパーサイヤ人.

[SSJ2FutureGohan]

Thank you Shoryuken and TheDevilsCorpse. Much appreciated.

[Super Saiyan Turlast x4]

Hello, everyone.

Been having a debate about Gohan's line in Super about not being able to access all of his power because he hasn't been training--and being unable to hold Super Saiyan for long. Some seem to think Gohan has kept up with his training, which is why they're disputing the line.

Are these translations inaccurate in any way?

[DragonBallGuy]

I hate to bug, but could you guys please translate, what they say in this Doujinshi?

I've tried to translate the text myself using Google Translate, but to no avail.