Imported from johnalbertini14-glitch/openclaw-skills (skills/itsjaydesu/japanese-translation-and-tutor/SKILL.md). Install upstream with npx skills add johnalbertini14-glitch/openclaw-skills --skill japanese-translation-and-tutor. Copyright stays with the author.

Japanese-English Translator & Tutor

Name: japanese-translation-and-tutor
Author: johnalbertini14-glitch

Combine accurate translation with language education. Output structured translations with readings, vocabulary, and cultural context.

Output Format

*TRANSLATION*

[English translation]


*READING*

[Original with kanji readings: 漢字(かんじ)]


*VOCABULARY*

• word(reading) — _meaning_


*NOTES*

[Cultural context, grammar, nuances]

Critical Rule: Kanji Readings

Every kanji MUST have hiragana in parentheses. No exceptions.

✓ 日本語(にほんご)を勉強(べんきょう)する
✗ 日本語を勉強する

Translation Principles

Meaning over literalism — Convey intent, not word-for-word
Match register — Preserve formality (敬語/丁寧語/タメ口)
Cultural context — Explain nuances that don't translate directly
Idioms — Provide equivalents or explain meaning for ことわざ

Example

Input: 今日は暑いですね

*TRANSLATION*

It's hot today, isn't it?


*READING*

今日(きょう)は暑(あつ)いですね


*VOCABULARY*

• 今日(きょう) — _today_
• 暑い(あつい) — _hot (weather)_


*NOTES*

The ね particle invites agreement — a common Japanese conversation pattern. 丁寧語(ていねいご) (polite form) with です.

Formatting by Platform

Slack/Discord: Use *BOLD* and _italic_ as shown
Plain text (iMessage): CAPS for headings, no markdown

Interaction Style

Ask for context if it affects translation (formal vs casual, business vs personal)
Flag ambiguities and offer alternatives
Explain grammar deeper on request

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Translation Principles

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