noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
extremely free translation; ultra-free translation
A coined term (trademark) for a translation that takes extreme liberties with the original, prioritizing readability and impact over literal accuracy. Often used in publishing contexts.
この本は原文を大胆に超訳した作品だ。
This book is a work that boldly ultra-free-translates the original text.
彼の超訳は読みやすいが、正確さに欠ける。
His ultra-free translation is easy to read but lacks accuracy.