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Topic	can someone explain the meanings of the surnames -san -chan -senpai etc.
_Rinku_ 05/22/20 12:09:33 AM #36:	Questionmarktarius posted... Let's let ProZD handle this one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvNxgHTWIlo So, I think that including some words that have no true equivalent in English/would sound way too awkward in English is fine. Leaving in "senpai" is fine and can usually be understood through context clues. "Nakama" is a bit iffy since you can get pretty close with the word "friend" and the tone of voice used (this is particularly relevant in dubbing). I roll my eyes out of my damn head every time I see "shinkansen" instead of "bullet train" in a sub. A lot of people don't realize that localization is an art and not a science. Good subtitles are not a straightforward, literal translation (at least in the case of anime and other forms of entertainment). <cite>_Rinku_ posted [p:939525811] in can someon... [t:78708458]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted... </cite> <quote>Let's let ProZD handle this one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvNxgHTWIlo</quote>So, I think that including some words that have no true equivalent in English/would sound way too awkward in English is fine. Leaving in "senpai" is fine and can usually be understood through context clues. "Nakama" is a bit iffy since you can get pretty close with the word "friend" and the tone of voice used (this is particularly relevant in dubbing). I roll my eyes out of my damn head every time I see "shinkansen" instead of "bullet train" in a sub. A lot of people don't realize that localization is an art and not a science. Good subtitles are not a straightforward, literal translation (at least in the case of anime and other forms of entertainment). </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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