直訳

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The translation term 直訳 (ちょくやく) means translating the source wording and structure as directly as possible.
• Basic usage: 直訳すると introduces a literal result, while 原文と直訳を並べる places the source and literal version side by side.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Following source wording closely
  • Because it preserves source structure closely, its result can differ from a freer translation aimed at natural communication.