Bleach Wiki:Translation Corner

The Translation Corner is a place where a group of users can get together and help maintain the wiki by keeping it up to date on the actual translations of the various names, abilities, techniques and etc. found in the Bleach Universe.

Associate Members

 * Adam Restling (Japanese)
 * MarqFJA (Japanese)
 * Lia Schiffer (Spanish)

References & Sources

 * Kanji-to-English:
 * Tangorin
 * Mahou Kanji Dictionary
 * Kanji Networks
 * OldNihongo.J-Talk.Com
 * Basic Japanese verbal data: The imperative inflection of Japanese verbs

Contentious Translations
Since I screwed up the order of the first version (XD), I'll try to keep this one organized. If I overstepped any boundaries, please forgive--and correct--me. You may also notice that I try to write Japanese words by their kana spellings--e.g. ou, oo instead of ō--because I'm often too lazy (again, XD) to go grab the macron-crowned letters, and it's more faithful to the Japanese (I would only use ō etc. personally when it's katakana, as they are transcribing chiefly foreign sounds). However, on the Wiki(a)s, the prevailing trend is to use the Hepburn style, replete with ōs and all, so if making edits to the actual articles, please use these for consistency :). I leave the edits to the pros, because templates confuse and frighten me.

This section in particular will be used to try and confirm the accuracy of passages from the raw Japanese.

Also, sorry to everyone for the tardiness in my replies to queries. I explained the reasons, during a brief moment of lucidity (XD), in the new section on my user page called "I'm so, so sorry." I will endeavor to work on the backup during the weekend and/or as more raws *becomest* available to me :). Adam Restling 09:59, May 27, 2010 (UTC)

Rabu/Ravu
Hey y'all, looking at Love Aikawa's page, I noticed you refer to him as "Aikawa Ravu." Well, I have the Japanese manga in which he's featured and the furigana beside the characters for his name is writtten 「ラブ」, which is read as "Rabu," as opposed to the Ravu used on the main page. So shouldn't that be Rabu, per the manga? User:MikamiTeru90

I checked the raw for one of the "more recent" (i.e. past their first big introduction) ch., a "Turn Back the Pendulum" ch., and he is indeed addressed as "Rabu" (ラブ), if by Yamamoto. I haven't had a chance to see if this is exactly the same as how he's called by his fellow Visored in informal situations yet, though. I'll double-check when I've more time :). Adam Restling 18:29, July 12, 2010 (UTC)

I read one of the most recent chapters in which he appears, and Love addresses himself "Rabu," written as 「ラブ」 (without the kanji). As for how the Vizards call him Ravu, well, they've probably figured that his name is phoentic and are pronouncing it with an accent closer to English. MikamiTeru90

Bakkōtō
Looking at the Bakkōtō page, I notice it doesn't have a translation. Could you guys check it out? Thanks. The Shadow Dragon 14:51, July 14, 2010 (UTC)

As wacko as it may seem, the word Bakkoutou apparently means "tapir-mix(ing) sword(s)" XD! And the Kanji seem correct, as they appear the same on the Japanese Wiki. Either there's a cultural thing I'm missing here (e.g. bakkou, though written "tapir mix," is actually intended to mean something else as maybe an archaic usage or idiom), or the filler writers were really out of ideas! If I discover one of the former idioms, I'll let you guys know. Sincerely, your local tapir master ;). Adam Restling 09:28, July 15, 2010 (UTC)


 * lol strange. hmm from what I can find it may have something to do with this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baku_(spirit) . Apparently 獏 (baku) can also refer to spirits resembling tapirs in japanese folklore which devour dreams and nightmares which I guess could somewhat go along with the theme of the Bakkōtō eating away at the user. The Shadow Dragon 14:08, July 15, 2010 (UTC)


 * Good find! That's what I get for posting while half-comatose instead of doing further research XD. The same way the kirin refers to both the mythical animal and the giraffe.


 * I'm not sure if it's important but though the element kou is used in Japanese mostly as a synonym for majiwaru "to mix, cross," the Chinese seems to keep a meaning "trigram(s), divination sign(s)." Were the filler writers subtly trying to tap--or at least imply nuances of--this non-current, Chinese-derived meaning? There's no telling for sure. But in light of your good work, I guess the best trans. would be "baku-crossing sword(s)." Adam Restling 20:24, July 15, 2010 (UTC)

Hojiku-Zai
When you have time (since I'm making a ton of requests lol, at least you won't be short of work here) can you guys look for the kanji and translation of Hojiku-Zai for Mayuri's page. Thanks. The Shadow Dragon 19:36, July 15, 2010 (UTC)

Numb Chandelier/List of Hollows
Simple thing really, one of the characters got screwed up somehow:. I need to know what the original character was. Last moment thought: is the Romaji accurate? WD  Talk to me  19:52, July 18, 2010 (UTC)

Could you elaborate more on how you think it got screwed up? I don't think I follow you. MarqFJA 20:41, July 18, 2010 (UTC)

Couldn't tell you really. All I know is there was a problem with Kanji changing a while back, that was happening all over the place and had something to do with the editing process. It might have changed back then and went unnoticed till now. WD  Talk to me  21:46, July 18, 2010 (UTC)


 * Well, the � symbol was replaced with ム on the List of Hollows article earlier by Reikson. I presume that is the missing kanji. 22:38, July 18, 2010 (UTC)

Mashiro techniques
I was looking over the Mashiro Kuna page and was wondering if you guys could possibly find the kanji and romanization for some of her named "techniques" such as her Mashiro Kick, Mashiro Super Kick, and Mashiro Super Cero. Thanks The Shadow Dragon 15:09, July 14, 2010 (UTC)

Charlotte Cuuhlhourne's Cero
Here is something else I found that should be interesting to look up. I noticed we just have the long english name for the "Beautiful Charlotte Cuuhlhourne's Final Holy Wonderful Pretty Super Magnum Sexy Sexy Glamourous Cero" on the Cero page. Could you guys find the kanji and romanization for this as well? Thanks again for all your guys hard work. The Shadow Dragon 15:12, July 14, 2010 (UTC)

Tatsuki:Riser Deadly Magnum
Someone added ライザーデッドリーマグナム as the kanji for "Riser Deadly Magnum" on the Tatsuki Arisawa article. Can we please get confirmation that this is accurate please? Thanks 20:59, July 14, 2010 (UTC)

3rd Phantom stuff
I found the following stuff for Bleach: The 3rd Phantom on the Japanese wikipedia. Could you guys get the translations for them when you have a chance? Thanks. The Shadow Dragon 21:05, July 15, 2010 (UTC)

Seigen Suzunami techniques

 * 紫霞（しがすみ）
 * 紫電雷吼（しでんらいこう）

Shisui Mirror

 * 熾水鏡（しすいきょう）

Ordered in emulation of the above (assuming all these are correct):

Shigasumi (紫霞) "violet mist"

Shiden Raikou (紫電雷吼) "violet lightning thunderclap" (more lit. "thunder-roar/howl")

Shisuikyou (熾水鏡) "burning water mirror" (the element shi can also mean "flourishing, kindled," apparently equating the condition of activity or thriving with the vibrance of a crackling fire)