faithful-translation

Translate documents with a parallel sentence ledger for verification.

1|Updated Feb 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dobachi/claude-skills-marketplace --skill faithful-translation
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: faithful-translation
Source: https://github.com/dobachi/claude-skills-marketplace/tree/main/plugins/faithful-translation/skills/faithful-translation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dobachi/claude-skills-marketplace --skill faithful-translation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It solves the problem of producing translations that may drift from the source’s meaning, register, hedges, or terminology by generating a source-faithful translation paired with a parallel ledger that makes verification auditable.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Parallel sentence ledger for verification: Every target sentence maps to its corresponding source sentence (including explicit notes for split/merge/adaptation), enabling end-to-end fidelity checks.
  • Terminology preservation with a glossary: Extracts source terms first, decides a translation policy, and keeps terminology consistent across the entire document.
  • Register, structure, and stance matching: Preserves headings, paragraph boundaries, lists, citation style, code blocks, and quote attribution while keeping hedges and modal nuance intact.
  • Translator’s notes for exceptions: Documents cultural mediation, ambiguities, terminology decisions, and structural operations so readers understand what changed and why.
  • Use cases: High-stakes or precision-demanding translation work such as academic writing, technical documentation, business reports, legal/regulatory text, and any scenario where verification is required.

Quick Start

Produce a faithful translation of the attached document from English to Japanese, keeping hedges and terminology exact, and include the glossary, parallel ledger, and translator’s notes.

Frequently Asked Questions about faithful-translation

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I keep hedge and terminology consistency when translating technical documents?

To keep hedge and terminology consistency during technical document translation, you need an up-front glossary and a strict hedge preservation policy. This approach ensures exact source-faithful meaning mapping by enforcing consistent terminology decisions across the entire text.

What is the best way to verify sentence-level translation accuracy in legal texts?

The best way to verify translation accuracy in legal texts is using a parallel sentence ledger. This ledger maps every target sentence to its source counterpart, explicitly documenting any structural adaptations for end-to-end fidelity checks.

How do I preserve register and document structure when translating academic writing?

To preserve register and document structure when translating academic writing, you must match headings, paragraph boundaries, citation styles, and modal nuances. This prevents register drift while maintaining the original stance and structural formatting.

Can I document terminology decisions and cultural mediation in my translation deliverable?

You can document terminology decisions and cultural mediation using translator’s notes. These notes explicitly record ambiguities, terminology policies, and structural operations so readers understand exactly what changed and why within the final deliverable.

Does faithful translation require a glossary before starting the text conversion?

Yes, faithful translation requires an up-front glossary before starting text conversion. Extracting source terms first and deciding a translation policy ensures terminology remains consistent and verifiable throughout the entire document workflow.

How to handle sentence split and merge operations during source-faithful translation?

To handle sentence split and merge operations during source-faithful translation, you must log them as explicit notes within the parallel sentence ledger. This maintains structural transparency and allows reviewers to trace structural adaptations back to the source.