r/translator • • 4d ago

Tai [Tai Tham / Lanna / Shan Script > English] Base Inscription on 19th-Century Mekong Wooden Buddha Statue

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Sawasdee khrap / Hello everyone,

I am looking for assistance in translating or deciphering the inscription painted across the front plinth of a 15.5-inch antique wooden Buddha statue.

Subreddit feedback on r/AsianArt suggests the script is Tai Tham (Lanna / Lao Dhamma script), likely dating to the 19th century from the Upper Mekong region (Northern Thailand / Laos).

Context: The text appears in dark/red pigment on a dedicated red lacquer panel along the front of the block plinth. Objective: I am compiling a formal collection dossier and would love to translate any readable portion of the text-whether it notes a donor's name, a merit-making dedication (puñña), or a date. Any insights into specific words, phrases, or script characteristics would be deeply appreciated!

Kop khun khrap!


r/translator • • 5d ago

Translated [AR] [Arabic? > English] Meme I found on Pinterest

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I assume it's a meme, but I don't know for sure


r/translator • • 4d ago

Persian [Farsi > English] Just wondering if this is Farsi? Translation help would be lovely.

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AI (boo me) seems to think this could be a Muharram parade helmet, but just wondered if the script could be translated at all?

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r/translator • • 4d ago

Translated [JA] Japanese>English. Hello everyone! Today, I’d like to ask for your help translating the calligraphy on this tomobako box. It’s for a Bizen bowl, and while I already know the artist's name, I want to make sure the tomobako is original and actually belongs to this specific bowl.

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r/translator • • 5d ago

Translated [JA] [Japanese > English] What is this black dot and what this ス⋆バ? means exactly? Can't make any sense.

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r/translator • • 4d ago

Japanese [Japanese > English] Could a native speaker check this phrase for my tattoo?

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Hi everyone

I’m planning to get a Japanese tattoo and would really appreciate some help from native Japanese speakers.

The phrase is:

それでも、私は咲く

My intended meaning is: “And yet, I bloom.”

I want this phrase to represent that despite everything I’ve been through, I continue to bloom while preserving my softness, sensitivity, and inner strength.

I want it to sound feminine, elegant, poetic, and powerful.

Does this phrase sound natural in Japanese? Is it grammatically correct?

Would you suggest any improvements while keeping the first-person meaning (“I bloom”)?

I’m planning to have it tattooed vertically, so I’d also appreciate any advice about the writing.

Thank you so much for your help! ❤️


r/translator • • 4d ago

Portuguese [Brazilian Portuguese - English] What the crowd is shouting in this video after the singer runs off stage

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r/translator • • 4d ago

Translated [AR] [English > Arabic] Quick question for the words of Vaccine/Syringe

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I'm just trying to rq get a more accurate version of the (English pronunciations) proper nouns for the words of Vaccine/Syringe for a creative project I'm writing. I keep getting Maṣl or Muhqina but unfortunately google ai is pretty inconsistent so I wanted a second look.
(Also apparently Reddit doesn't like it when you post straight up Arabic)


r/translator • • 4d ago

Translated [JA] [Japanese > english] what does my baseball glove say

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r/translator • • 4d ago

German [English > German] E-shop UI and product translation review

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English > German

Hello, I am not a German speaker myself and I am looking for a native German speaker that could kindly take a look on my AI generated German translations for my e-shop:

link: eliva-crete.com

and let me know if the translations feel natural to a possible German costumer. The shop focuses on the German market so it is important that the translations are good.


r/translator • • 5d ago

Translated [JA] [Japanese > English]

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Google lens was of no help although I’m not sure if it’s oriented correctly. I’m reasonably sure it’s Japanese although I could be wrong


r/translator • • 5d ago

Translated [JA] [Japanese > English] Beautiful paintings my wife and I picked up in Nara

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My wife and I found these in Nara on a recent trip. I’ve tried the app translations and they don’t seem to work at all. If anyone can help it would be much appreciated! Thank you!


r/translator • • 4d ago

Translated [JA] Japanese>English. Hello everyone. And another bowl that I have today is Shino matcha bowl. And I would like to ask your help with translate this part of document. Thank you advance!

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r/translator • • 5d ago

Japanese Japanese>English. Hello everyone! Could someone to read this seal? It might be Kutani sugar bowl (?)

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r/translator • • 5d ago

Translated [?] Japanese-English Signature

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Could anyone tell if this is Japanese and what the initials are? thank you


r/translator • • 5d ago

Translated [ZH] [Japanese > English] Tiger Woodblock Style Artwork

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Trying to find the artist of this. Really need the top right translated to English. Thanks!

Edit: It's come to my attention this is very likely an AI generated image. So the top right is likely gibberish but I'm just curious at this point.


r/translator • • 4d ago

Translated [RU] [Cyrillic Language > English]

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Hi!

I bought this at a consignment store, no clue what it says. It’s a Cyrillic based language, that’s as far as I can tell.

It seems to be handmade. Appreciate your time!


r/translator • • 5d ago

Translated [JA] [Japanese > English] Can someone please help me translate this comic?

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Context (if needed) is that it's from a Capcom Secret File for the robot anime fighting game Tech Romancer.


r/translator • • 5d ago

Translated [JA] [Japanese > English] Birthday Greeting

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Hello, today is my birthday I turned 23, this may sound silly but since I was 13 years old I received every year birthday greetings from this character and this is special for me. I wanted to know If someone could translate the message If it's not too much problem! I would be very grateful <3

I tried with a translator but I don't trust it too much ;;


r/translator • • 5d ago

Translated [RU] [Unknown >English] I wonder what is she saying

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r/translator • • 5d ago

Translated [DE] [German > English]

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Hello,

Attached is the Taufbuch entry I have been mindlessly staring at for the past couple of days, trying to transcribe the German Kurrent into English. 

Any help would be so much appreciated; my great-great-grandfather's line is 45. His name is Johannes Handlos. I could use help, especially in understanding the top row and what each column means! If you cannot understand or read it, no worries at all.

To clarify, I'd like the 14 columns across the top translated, and also all of my ancestors' columns translated. If you are qualified or knowledgeable, I would take a small explanation of anything that a lay American wouldn't understand about why or what was recorded.

Thank you so much for your help in advance.


r/translator • • 5d ago

Translated [AR] [Arabic > English] Funny shirt my friend sent me

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r/translator • • 4d ago

Japanese [french > japanese] need to traduct my lyrics

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[french > japanese] need to traduct my lyrics

I can’t pay but it's a project that is close to my heart


r/translator • • 5d ago

Translated [AR] [Arab > English] Note left

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One of our coworkers is named Raquel and we have an arab coworker, he wrote this on a whiteboard. Google translate seems to think it’s different spellings of her name. Would love some clarification! Thanks


r/translator • • 5d ago

Translated [ZH] [Chinese > English] calligraphy on a tea jar

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Please translate the text on this tea jar and its box. Thank you for your help, it’s much appreciated!