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by nl 2810 days ago
I don't speak Japanese, so I'm not really sure what your complaint is.

I think you are complaining about the literal translation of what is supposed to be a metaphor. I see your point, but I'm not sure that is as big a problem as you imply.

https://www.ukessays.com/essays/english-language/newmark-and... is some useful reading here.