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Talk:Suzumiya Haruhi:Volume7 Chapter 5

2007-02-14T01:29:51Z

Gwon:

=='''Translator's Notes'''==

==='''tachi'''===

The tachi is a Japanese long sword which is slightly longer than a katana. It was used primarily on horseback, where it was able to be drawn efficiently for cutting down enemy footsoldiers. However, on the ground, while it was still an effective weapon, it was nevertheless awkward to use. This is why its companion, the uchigatana (the predecessor of the katana) was developed.

For more info, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tachi

==='''Daruma doll'''===

Daruma dolls, also known as dharma, are hollow and round Japanese wish dolls with no arms or legs, modelled after Bodhidharma. Typical colors are red (most common), yellow, green, and white. The doll has a face with a moustache and beard, but its eyes only contain the color white. Using black ink, one fills in a single circular eye while thinking of a wish. Should the wish later come true, the second eye is filled in.

Chances are, you've seen it in anime or manga, but here's a link with pictures: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daruma_doll

==='''Insalata Caprese'''===

Insalata Caprese (Salad in the style of Capri) is a simple salad of sliced fresh mozzarella, plum tomatoes and basil from the Italian region of Campania. It is seasoned with salt, black pepper, and olive oil. The main ingredients are similar to Pizza Margherita, but are not cooked. The dish represents the main colours of the Italian flag.

==='''Risotto alla Milanese'''===

An Italian dish which includes a specially-prepared rice called 'risotto',
served with chicken or beef stock and saffron, and usually together with
osso buco, a stew made from veal (cattle) bones.

==='''Pheasant's Eye'''===

Also known as ''Adonis amurensis'', a small, yellow flower. They are called fukuju (福寿草)in Japanese.

Since the English wiki doesn't have an entry for it, I'll direct you to the Japanese wiki page if you want pictures: http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%A6%8F%E5%AF%BF%E8%8D%89

==='''Persian Violets'''===

Although they are called Persian Violets, they are not related to violets in any manner. They are (as their name suggests) violet and their scientific name is ''Cyclamen persicum''.

For pictures and info, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclamen

==='''Hairy Violets'''===

Yes, I know. Strange names so far -.-

A member of the Viola genus, their scientific name is ''Viola hirta''. For a picture, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viola_hirta

==='''Chinese Box Turtle'''===

Also known as the Golden Headed turtle and the snake eating turtle. They are an endangered species, and are found mostly in Japan, Taiwan and China.

For pictures, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_box_turtle

==='''Golden Coin Turtle'''===

They are also called the Three-Striped Box Turtle. They are found mostly in Asia, are critically endangered, and are notoriously known for their usage in a traditional Chinese herbal jelly called Guilinggao. Its scientific name is ''Cuora trifasciata''.

For more info see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_coin_turtle

Talk:Suzumiya Haruhi:Volume7 Chapter 5

2007-02-14T00:47:18Z

Gwon: Minor edits

=='''Translator's Notes'''==

==='''tachi'''===

The tachi is a Japanese long sword which is slightly longer than a katana. It was used primarily on horseback, where it was able to be drawn efficiently for cutting down enemy footsoldiers. However, on the ground, while it was still an effective weapon, it was nevertheless awkward to use. This is why its companion, the uchigatana (the predecessor of the katana) was developed.

For more info, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tachi

==='''Daruma doll'''===

Daruma dolls, also known as dharma, are hollow and round Japanese wish dolls with no arms or legs, modelled after Bodhidharma. Typical colors are red (most common), yellow, green, and white. The doll has a face with a moustache and beard, but its eyes only contain the color white. Using black ink, one fills in a single circular eye while thinking of a wish. Should the wish later come true, the second eye is filled in.

Chances are, you've seen it in anime or manga, but here's a link with pictures: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daruma_doll

==='''Insalata Caprese'''===

Insalata Caprese (Salad in the style of Capri) is a simple salad of sliced fresh mozzarella, plum tomatoes and basil from the Italian region of Campania. It is seasoned with salt, black pepper, and olive oil. The main ingredients are similar to Pizza Margherita, but are not cooked. The dish represents the main colours of the Italian flag.

==='''Risotto alla Milanese'''===

An Italian dish which includes a specially-prepared rice called 'risotto',
served with chicken or beef stock and saffron, and usually together with
osso buco, a stew made from veal (cattle) bones.

==='''Pheasant's Eye'''===

Also known as ''adonis amurensis'', a small, yellow flower. They are called fukuju (福寿草)in Japanese.

Since the English wiki doesn't have an entry for it, I'll direct you to the Japanese wiki page if you want pictures: http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%A6%8F%E5%AF%BF%E8%8D%89

==='''Persian Violets'''===

Although they are called Persian Violets, they are not related to violets in any manner. They are (as their name suggests) violet and their scientific name is ''cyclamen persicum''.

For pictures and info, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclamen

==='''Hairy Violets'''===

Yes, I know. Strange names so far -.-

A member of the Viola genus, their scientific name is ''viola hirta''. For a picture, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viola_hirta

==='''Chinese Box Turtle'''===

Also known as the Golden Headed turtle and the snake eating turtle. They are an endangered species, and are found mostly in Japan, Taiwan and China.

For pictures, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_box_turtle

==='''Golden Coin Turtle'''===

They are also called the Three-Striped Box Turtle. They are found mostly in Asia, are critically endangered, and are notoriously known for their usage in a traditional Chinese herbal jelly called Guilinggao. Its scientific name is Cuora trifasciata.

For more info see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_coin_turtle

Talk:Suzumiya Haruhi:Volume7 Chapter 5

2007-02-14T00:37:15Z

Gwon: Minor corrections

=='''Translator's Notes'''==

==='''tachi'''===

The tachi is a Japanese long sword which is slightly longer than a katana. It was used primarily on horseback, where it was able to be drawn efficiently for cutting down enemy footsoldiers. However, on the ground, while it was still an effective weapon, it was nevertheless awkward to use. This is why its companion, the uchigatana (the predecessor of the katana) was developed.

For more info, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tachi

==='''Daruma doll'''===

Daruma dolls, also known as dharma, are hollow and round Japanese wish dolls with no arms or legs, modelled after Bodhidharma. Typical colors are red (most common), yellow, green, and white. The doll has a face with a moustache and beard, but its eyes only contain the color white. Using black ink, one fills in a single circular eye while thinking of a wish. Should the wish later come true, the second eye is filled in.

Chances are, you've seen it in anime or manga, but here's a link with pictures: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daruma_doll

==='''Insalata Caprese'''===

Insalata Caprese (Salad in the style of Capri) is a simple salad of sliced fresh mozzarella, plum tomatoes and basil from the Italian region of Campania. It is seasoned with salt, black pepper, and olive oil. The main ingredients are similar to Pizza Margherita, but are not cooked. The dish represents the main colours of the Italian Flag.

==='''Risotto alla Milanese'''===

An Italian dish which includes a specially-prepared rice called 'Risotto',
served with chicken or beef stock and saffron, and usually together with
osso buco, a stew made from veal (cattle) bones.

==='''Pheasant's Eye'''===

Also known as Adonis amurensis, a small, yellow flower. They are called fukuju (福寿草)in Japanese.

Since the English wiki doesn't have an entry for it, I'll direct you to the Japanese wiki page if you want pictures: http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%A6%8F%E5%AF%BF%E8%8D%89

==='''Persian Violets'''===

Although they are called Persian Violets, they are not related to violets in any manner. They are (as their name suggests) violet and their scientific name is Cyclamen persicum.

For pictures and info, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclamen

==='''Hairy Violets'''===

Yes, I know. Strange names so far -.-

A member of the Viola genus, their scientific name is "Viola Hirta". For a picture, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viola_hirta

==='''Chinese Box Turtle'''===

Also known as the Golden Headed turtle and the snake eating turtle. They are an endangered species, and are found mostly in Japan, Taiwan and China.

For pictures, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_box_turtle

==='''Golden Coin Turtle'''===

They are also called the Three-Striped Box Turtle. They are found mostly in Asia, are critically endangered, and are notoriously known for their usage in a traditional Chinese herbal jelly called Guilinggao. Its scientific name is Cuora trifasciata.

For more info see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_coin_turtle

User talk:Gwon

2006-11-25T05:14:05Z

Gwon:

Hi
--[[User:Gwon|Gwon]] 21:14, 24 November 2006 (PST)

User talk:Gwon

2006-11-25T05:13:19Z

Gwon: Created page

User:Gwon

2006-11-22T08:20:51Z

Gwon:

== gwon ==

Hi!

I've been following this project since the anime finished airing (to satisfy my addiction ^_^).

I wish I could translate, but my Japanese is no where near good enough for a novel. I would have to look up every second word in the dictionary... I suppose it's still possible, but anyway, there are very good translators already working on it.

I plan to fix typos and improve the flow of sentences, although don't expect anything because I often never end up doing anything that I planned to. (lol the AWOL, MIA, KIA, R&R looks alot like what will happen to me.)

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User:Gwon

2006-11-22T08:19:27Z

Gwon:

Hi!

I've been following this project since the anime finished airing (to satisfy my addiction ^_^).

I wish I could translate, but my Japanese is no where near good enough for a novel. I would have to look up every second word in the dictionary... I suppose it's still possible, but anyway, there are very good translators already working on it.

I plan to fix typos and improve the flow of sentences, although don't expect anything because I often never end up doing anything that I planned to. (lol the AWOL, MIA, KIA, R&R looks alot like what will happen to me.)

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User:Gwon

2006-11-22T08:16:48Z

Gwon: Short introduction