Translation guide
The English adverb 'verbatim' means 'in exactly the same words as were used originally'. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through various adverbs, phrases, and grammatical patterns that emphasize exact reproduction of speech or text.
Expressing that something is repeated or quoted exactly as originally spoken or written, without any changes.
Literally 'one character, one phrase'. This is the most direct equivalent, meaning 'word for word, verbatim'. Commonly used in formal and written contexts.
彼のスピーチを一字一句書き取った。
I transcribed his speech verbatim.
契約書の内容を一字一句確認してください。
Please check the contents of the contract verbatim.
Means 'as it is' or 'just like that'. Very common in spoken Japanese to indicate something is repeated exactly without alteration.
彼の言葉をそのまま伝えます。
I will convey his words verbatim.
この文章をそのままコピーしてください。
Please copy this text verbatim.
An adverb meaning 'literally' or 'verbatim', often used in academic or technical contexts to describe word-for-word translation or quotation.
この部分は逐語的に訳されています。
This part is translated verbatim.
Similar to 一字一句 but emphasizes spoken words ('one word, one phrase'). Often used for quoting speech exactly.
彼の発言を一言一句覚えている。
I remember his statement verbatim.
Means 'as in the original text'. Used specifically for written sources to indicate no changes were made.
引用は原文のままにしてください。
Please keep the quotation verbatim.
Emphasizing that spoken words are repeated exactly as heard, often in reporting or recalling conversations.
An emphatic version of そのまま, meaning 'exactly as it is'. Often used in casual speech to stress verbatim repetition.
彼が言ったことをそっくりそのまま話して。
Tell me what he said verbatim.
A pattern meaning 'without differing a single word from...'. Used to assert that something matches the original exactly.
彼の証言は前回と一字一句違わなかった。
His testimony was verbatim the same as last time.
一字一句 is more formal and emphasizes exactness down to each character, suitable for legal or academic contexts. そのまま is versatile and natural in everyday conversation, meaning 'as is' without alteration.
一字一句正確に書き写す。
Copy verbatim with precision.
聞いたことをそのまま話す。
Tell what you heard verbatim.
There is no single Japanese word that directly translates 'verbatim' in all contexts. Using バーベイタム would not be understood. Choose the appropriate phrase based on formality and medium (spoken vs written).
彼女は指示を一字一句繰り返した。
She repeated the instructions verbatim.
彼の言葉をそのまま引用できますか？
Can you quote him verbatim?