Could anyone translate this Chinese(?) word/phrase?

I was just given one of these:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/RTJ/DSC00351.jpg

And there is a word/phrase on it, I think it's Chinese, could be wrong, does anyone know what this says?

Upwards (?):

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/RTJ/DSC00350.jpg

Upside down (?):

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/RTJ/DSC00349.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/RTJ/DSC00348.jpg

Thanks. :)

It says "Stainless Steel" and "Hold with pointy end facing away from body"

Well that's lame. :P

It's a nice Katana,so I'd imagine it's a Japanese word.

I thought so too, but it's not real-real, just a novelty. It says China on it somewhere also. =/

it says, do not use in bathroom

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Originally Posted by Alien5

it says, do not use in bathroom

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But that's where I cut myself. :emo:

:lol: i bet it says 'Made in Taiwan' :yes:

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Originally Posted by Alien5

:lol: i bet it says 'Made in Taiwan' :yes:

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It says made in China on the other side. :P

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Originally Posted by Gripper

It says "Stainless Steel" and "Hold with pointy end facing away from body"

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lol :)

It says "Uma Thurman Signature Model".

Somehow I knew no one would take this seriously. :P

Go for a walk with it and accost every oriental person you see and ask them to translate it,see how long it takes for the cops to arrest/shoot you.

Literal translation:

“Recent/Now” “Ancient” “Have/Possess” “God/Spirit” “Worship/Admire” “Willpower” “Warrior/Scholar”


Each quotation is obviously one character.


Now putting it together:


1. Now and then there are spirits who admire and watch over strong-willed warriors.

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2. Now and in the past there have been gods that reward those strong-minded scholars of worship.



The first translation should be the most valid seeing it is a carving on a sword.

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Originally Posted by Seedler

1. Now and then there are spirits who admire and watch over strong-willed warriors.

or

2. Now and in the past there have been gods that reward those strong-minded scholars of worship.



The first translation should be the most valid seeing it is a carving on a sword.

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Really? Cool.

Thanks dude. :)

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Originally Posted by Seedler

Literal translation:

“Recent/Now” “Ancient” “Have/Possess” “God/Spirit” “Worship/Admire” “Willpower” “Warrior/Scholar”


Each quotation is obviously one character.


Now putting it together:


1. Now and then there are spirits who admire and watch over strong-willed warriors.

or

2. Now and in the past there have been gods that reward those strong-minded scholars of worship.



The first translation should be the most valid seeing it is a carving on a sword.

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I don't know if you've sussed it yet. I know a chinese girl I could ask to check it, she is fluent, every month. I will ask her for a literal translation.

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Originally Posted by Seedler

Literal translation:

“Recent/Now” “Ancient” “Have/Possess” “God/Spirit” “Worship/Admire” “Willpower” “Warrior/Scholar”


Each quotation is obviously one character.


Now putting it together:


1. Now and then there are spirits who admire and watch over strong-willed warriors.

or

2. Now and in the past there have been gods that reward those strong-minded scholars of worship.



The first translation should be the most valid seeing it is a carving on a sword.

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I don't know if you've sussed it yet. I know a chinese girl I could ask to check it, she is fluent, every month. I will ask her for a literal translation.

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M'kay then. You can ask, but it's quite pointless, because I'm completely fluent in Chinese.

Well you have a point; but it might also have meaning to it that transcends the individual pictograms. .Also and more important Seedler, a point that you totally overlooked, she's female and will visit me in my house.

It's Japanese and it says:

''read it sideways westerner''

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Well you have a point; but it might also have meaning to it that transcends the individual pictograms. .Also and more important Seedler, a point that you totally overlooked, she's female and will visit me in my house.

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:naughty: I believe Rip the Jacker has done a great favour to you by starting this thread:naughty:

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Originally Posted by Seedler

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Originally Posted by thewizeard

Well you have a point; but it might also have meaning to it that transcends the individual pictograms. .Also and more important Seedler, a point that you totally overlooked, she's female and will visit me in my house.

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:naughty: I believe Rip the Jacker has done a great favour to you by starting this thread:naughty:

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Believe me Seedler he has! Also on a side note, once you reach my age, one needs every excuse one can find to open conversations with Chinese women...they are cute and nag you in Chinese so you never get into an argument. They are also industrious, can always find work in Chinese restaurants and never cheat on their men folk.