noun
bad translation; poor translation
Refers to a translation that is inaccurate, awkward, or of low quality. Often used in criticism of translated works.
この小説の悪訳は読むに耐えない。
The bad translation of this novel is unbearable to read.
悪訳のせいで原作の良さが伝わらない。
Because of the poor translation, the quality of the original work doesn't come across.