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Can AI Replace Human Translation in Terms of Comic Translation

I tried translating a Japanese manga into English. One is translated using Gemini Nano Banana (second image). One is manually edited (based on Deepseek's initial translation) with ImageTrans (third image).

I think in the foreseeable future, AI cannot replace human translation in terms of such complex images. It involves not only text, but also image content. We can make AI produce better results by improving the context and prompt, so that we can start our work with a good foundation.

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The official English version: https://www.basiccat.org/album/manga-sound-effect/official-translation.png

u/xulihang — 8 days ago
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To what extent should a translator’s personal beliefs, culture, and interpretation influence the final translation? Where should a translator draw the line between interpreting the text and changing its meaning?

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u/SimilarArt8698 — 8 days ago
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How do I prepare myself for HUFS Graduate School of Interpretation and Translation?

Hello everyone,

I am currently planning to enroll in a master's program at either the HUFS Graduate School of Interpretation and Translation (GSIT) or Ewha Womans University. I know it is an incredibly intensive and rigorous course, but becoming a professional interpreter has been a long-standing dream of mine, and these universities offer the exact programs I am interested in.

To give you some background on my profile:

• I completed my bachelor's degree in French, but I want to pursue my master's in Korean-English (English is not my native language but I've completed my whole education in English).

• I scored full marks on the TOPIK 1 exam (2025). On recent TOPIK 2 mock tests, I am scoring at a high Level 4. I am aiming to achieve Level 6 by the time I take the official exam next year.

• I have no professional experience in translation or interpretation, outside of a few introductory undergraduate courses and one translation certification course.

Since the entrance exams for these schools are highly competitive, I am looking for recommendations for hagwons or online classes specifically tailored to train students for GSIT entrance exams.

Any advice, study tips, or academy recommendations to help me navigate this journey would be truly appreciated. Thank you!

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u/Ilovepotatoes_26 — 8 days ago
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I'm thinking about taking interpreting as a career, but seeing how AI is developing is holding me back.

I know there is not a clear answer, there are many points that support the idea of AI not being able to replace humans, at least not fully, But I fear wasting my time and money and effort just to end up jobless.

Especially by how newer generations are more comfortable with AI being their most trusted information source as it's both easy and quick, no matter how flawed it is.

I taught myself English through exposure and really loved how I'm able to convert sentences to my native language. So what are your thoughts? Any tips on what I should do? Is it really a safe career at this point?

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u/to2pe — 8 days ago
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Thought this sub might find this interesting - a study on the biggest issues Americans have with instant translation apps while traveling. Nearly 3 in 5 Americans found instant translation apps to be robotic and unnatural.

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u/HappyHappyJoyJoy44 — 8 days ago
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I need help!!

Hi everyone,

Happy to have found this community. I’ve been working as a Hindi/Punjabi interpreter for about 6 years. Lately, many companies have been cutting hours drastically, which has made things difficult. I’m now considering expanding into translation work as well. Since interpreting and translating are closely related, I feel like I might already be halfway there—but I’d love some advice from those with experience.

Here are my main questions:

- Is translation a good option for earning extra income alongside interpreting?

- Do companies hire fresh translators without prior translation experience?

- Are there any companies/platforms you’d recommend for beginners?

- What tools or software should I learn to kickstart a translation career? Any helpful YouTube tutorials would be great too.

I’ll be starting from scratch, so any guidance, tips, or resources would be truly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

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u/CardiologistMuted404 — 13 days ago