Sep 15, 2007 15:11
16 yrs ago
Japanese term

名機

Japanese to English Tech/Engineering Manufacturing
See the following Amazon page for an example of the context I'm looking for. The specific context is a new product that the designers hope will be thought of as a 名機 for years to come.

http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/switch-language/product/486199076...

Thanks,
Proposed translations (English)
2 +1 legend
2 masterpiece

Discussion

Proposed translations

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legend

あの有名な傑作。伝説ともなっている名機。などの意味だと思いますので、legendとかlegendary audio equipmentなどの線で考えられては。
Peer comment(s):

agree Derek Newpor (X) : Shogakukan entry = High-clas/high performance machine/airplane etc.,, so I guess "legendary" could be considered a mild exageration
1 day 18 mins
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "That's the word I was looking for. I sat here for 15 minutes and couldn't think of it. Thanks!! "
8 mins

masterpiece

just a guess

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Note added at 10 mins (2007-09-15 15:22:36 GMT)
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German ME-109 Messerschmitt WWII Fighter
Model makes up quite easily as John shows us. There are FIVE versions included in the Me-109 folder along with a B-W version..
Herr Willy Messerschmitt really outdid himself with the Bf109. This incredible machine was not only a great flyer, it was a masterpiece of engineering designed to be produced quickly and cheaply by the thousands. It ruled the skies until the later versions of the Spitfire came along. Over 33,000 109s.were built?! and about 75 are still around.
http://www.fiddlersgreen.net/AC/aircraft/Messerschmitt-Me109...
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