word-for-word translation; literal translation
Refers to a translation that follows the original text word by word, often contrasted with 意訳 (free translation).
See also: 逐語訳
This word-for-word translation fails to convey the nuance of the original text.
Free translation; conveys the meaning without strict adherence to the original wording, opposite of 逐字訳.
Compound of 逐字 (character by character) and 訳 (translation).