translation
Translate text between languages while preserving meaning and context
When & Why to Use This Skill
This Claude skill provides high-quality, context-aware translation across 100+ languages. It supports specialized modes including literal, natural, and technical translations, ensuring that formatting, tone, and domain-specific terminology are preserved for professional, legal, and creative use.
Use Cases
- Technical Documentation: Translating software manuals, API guides, and medical documents while maintaining technical accuracy and consistent terminology using custom glossaries.
- Marketing Localization: Adapting marketing campaigns and creative content into natural-sounding native languages to ensure cultural relevance and brand tone.
- Legal and Official Documents: Converting contracts, legal texts, or technical specifications with high literal precision to preserve the original structure and meaning.
- Global Business Communication: Facilitating multilingual communication by translating emails and messages while maintaining the appropriate professional tone and style.
| name | translation |
|---|---|
| description | Translate text between languages while preserving meaning and context |
Translation
Translate text between languages accurately.
Capabilities
- Translate between 100+ languages
- Preserve formatting and structure
- Handle technical terminology
- Maintain tone and style
Supported Languages
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| en | English |
| ja | Japanese |
| zh | Chinese (Simplified) |
| ko | Korean |
| es | Spanish |
| fr | French |
| de | German |
| pt | Portuguese |
| ru | Russian |
| ar | Arabic |
Translation Modes
Literal
- Word-for-word accuracy
- Preserves original structure
- Use for: technical docs, legal texts
Natural
- Native-sounding output
- Adapts idioms and expressions
- Use for: marketing, creative content
Technical
- Domain-specific terminology
- Consistent glossary usage
- Use for: software, medical, legal
Request Format
{
"text": "Text to translate",
"source_lang": "en",
"target_lang": "ja",
"mode": "natural",
"glossary": {
"API": "API",
"endpoint": "エンドポイント"
}
}
Best Practices
- Provide context for ambiguous terms
- Use glossaries for consistent terminology
- Review translations for domain accuracy
- Consider cultural adaptation for marketing