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I have been teaching myself the language for the past seven years, having consistent practice with Japanese materials. I can help translate things from English to Japanese or vice versa. I can also help you get started if you're planning on taking up the language. =) I'm most familiar with things like anime, manga, J-pop, games and so on.

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Japanese Language - correct pronunciation.


Expert: Dreams - 7/27/2009

Question
Excuse me, could you please write phonetically in english the pronunciation of "bamboo blade" in japanese.
The translator gave me this  " タケ刃  "

Thanks  :)

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Hello,

The translator has given you a phrase literally meaning "bamboo sword (blade)". Although I'm not sure if you're looking for blade as in "sword", or blade as in "a blade of bamboo", I can give you both:

"Blade of bamboo"
竹の葉 - take no ha
(tah-kay noh hah)

"Bamboo sword" (aka fencing stick)
竹刀 - shinai
(shee-nigh)

Hope that helps :)
Dreams

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