Not exactly a translation request but...

Hank Hill

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I need some help with ironing out the errors in some sentences. I'm not sure if this is the appropriate place for this kind of request. I'm new, so I'm not too keen on the rules yet.

I'm taking a difficult test in two weeks, and part of the exam tests our writing ability. Fortunately, our sensei has given us a very generous study guide, which includes the questions we will be asked in the writing section.

Each question demands an answer about 5-6 sentences long, and we are supposed to answer exactly 5 out of 7 questions. Points for kanji take up the lion's share of the score, but word choice and grammar still count.

I've already drafted the sentences for the questions I plan to answer. My hope is that one of you will be kind enough to look over the sentences and correct any major errors in word choice or grammar. The sentences don't have to be absolutely perfect, but they should at least make some sense.

I've already done most of the heavy lifting here: I'm providing the questions, my answers, and a rough English translation of the answers. I've done my best to iron out all the errors that I could find.

All I ask is that one of you corrects or at least points out any glaring weaknesses in my writing, particularly word choice and grammar.

I'm only going to post two of my paragraphs out of courtesy and politeness to the forum. If I am well received by the other members and the mods don't roast me alive, I will post the others in hopes that they will be examined as well.

以上ようろしくお願いいたします。

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"You wake up from a coma 50 years from now. Please describe the status of the world at that time"

朝鮮民主主義人民共和国は、革命の結果として、溶解しました。医学の進歩なので、人間が長い人生を生きることができます。太陽光発電や風力発電はもっと普及しています。ほとんどすべての人間は、インターネットへのアクセスを有せます. 過去に比べて、国際結婚が一般的です。

North Korea has dissolved as the result of a revolution. Advances in medicine allow humans to live longer lives. Solar power and wind power are more prevalent [compared to the past]. Almost every human has access to the internet. Relative to the past, international marriage is common.

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"Please give a detailed description of your room."

私の寝室はかなり小さいです。しかし、それを丹念に装飾されています。部屋のテーマは、黒と色とりどりのライトと赤です。大きな赤いカーペットといくつかの絵画もあります。このようなテーマは、居心地の良い雰囲気になります。私の部屋は私が快適で暖かく感じることができます。

My bedroom is quite small. However, It is elaborately decorated. The room's theme is black and red with multicolored lights. There is also a large red carpet and several paintings. Such a theme makes for a cozy ambiance. My room makes me feel comfortable and warm.

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Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
 
You did quite well! 👍

以上よろしくお願いいたします。


朝鮮民主主義人民共和国は、革命の結果として、崩壊しました。
医学の進歩で、人は長く生きることができます。 / 人の寿命は長くなっています。
ほとんどすべての人が、インターネットにアクセスできます。


しかし、丹念に装飾されています。
部屋のテーマは、黒と赤と色とりどりのライトです。
このようなテーマで居心地の良い雰囲気になっています。
私は部屋で / にいると快適で暖かく感じることができます。


Learning Japanese section would be more appropriate for this topic. :)
 
No one wanted to help me on the other section, so perhaps someone here would be willing to?

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"You're a teacher that has a class full of unruly children. What do you say to get them to settle down?"

子供、 落ちに着いて下さい!座って、静かにして下さい!懲戒処分が取られるよ!あなたは厳しく処罰さ!多 動性障害があるかな。

Children, settle down! Sit down and be quiet! Disciplinary action will be taken! You will all be severely punished! I wonder if they have a hyperactivity disorder…
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"You're at a job interview. Tell your potential employer about your work-related skills."

私はオフィスの設定に有用であろう多くのスキルを持っています。まず、私は非常に社会的に有能だと私は、オ フィス環境における対人関係でうまくやります。私は非常にすぐに働くと私はいつも仕事が前倒しで片付けてい ます。さらに、 私はノルウェー語とフィンランド語流暢に話せます。私はまた、コンピュータと熟練したと私は広大なプログラ ミングの知識を持っています。

I have many skills that would be useful in an office setting. I am very socially competent and I have good interpersonal office skills. I work rather quickly and I always get my work in ahead of time. In addition, I can speak fluent Finnish and Norwegian. I also, I am skilled with computers and I have a vast knowledge of programming.
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You don't need to double post, or rather, please don't do that. I bet those who read the threads in this section NO DOUBT also read the ones in the Learning Japanese section. As for me, I was at a loss how to translate/rephrase the last half of the first example (so, I gave it up).
 
Sorry, I know double posting is a big no-no on most forums. I'll be more courteous in the future.

Yeah, the first example is a mess, so I changed it up. Please take a look at it if you have the patience.


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"You're a teacher that has a class full of unruly children. What do you say to get them to settle down?"

うるさい黙って聞きなさい。 静かに。座りなさい!手に負えない子供たちが対処するよ! 叱りたい? 拷問を受けたい? 多動性障害があるかな。

Shut up and listen! Sit down and be quiet! Unruly children will be dealt with! Do you want to be scolded? To you want to be tortured? I wonder if they have a hyperactivity disorder…

(My word choice is harsh, but I'm a very mean teacher :D )
 
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The situation is the same. I can point out grammatical errors and give you literal translations, but it would sound quite unnatural since such expressions are not used in Japan.
 
I don't think you'll get extra points for humor on an exam. I don't see how the question needs anything more than 皆、落ち着いて for an answer, or 皆、落ち着いてちゃんと注目して maybe.

I've never actually been in a Japanese class so I may be wrong.

(For the record, such expressions aren't really used in the U.S. either, it reads like a line from a sitcom about a school.)
 
One of my previous post seems to be accidentally deleted when two threads were merged. 😅


"You're a teacher that has a class full of unruly children. What do you say to get them to settle down?"

子供、 落ちに着いて下さい!座って、静かにして下さ い!懲戒処分が取られるよ!あなたは厳しく処罰さ!多 動性障害があるかな。

Children, settle down! Sit down and be quiet! Disciplinary action will be taken! You will all be severely punished! I wonder if they have a hyperactivity disorder…
子供 is NEVER used to address children in front of the speaker. みんな might be used in that context, but I would say nothing since it's obvious the teacher is talking to his/her children.

settle down! Sit down and be quiet!
静かに。座りなさい。

Direct translation of "Disciplinary action will be taken! You will all be severely punished!" doesn't seem to work here.

"You're at a job interview. Tell your potential employer about your work-related skills."

私はオフィスの設定に有用であろう多くのスキルを持っ ています。まず、私は非常に社会的に有能だと私は、オ フィス環境における対人関係でうまくやります。私は非 常にすぐに働くと私はいつも仕事が前倒しで片付けてい ます。さらに、 私はノルウェー語とフィンランド語流暢に話せます。私はまた、コンピ ュータと熟練したと私は広大なプログラ ミングの知識を持っています。

I have many skills that would be useful in an office setting. I am very socially competent and I have good interpersonal office skills. I work rather quickly and I always get my work in ahead of time. In addition, I can speak fluent Finnish and Norwegian. I also, I am skilled with computers and I have a vast knowledge of programming.
有能だと私は, 働くと私は and 熟練したと私は don't make sense there. Unlike nounnoun, と doesn't mean a simle "and" in clauseclause.
 
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