Translation Party
Bounces a sentence between English and Japanese until the two versions agree, which they rarely do politely.
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How to get the most from it
Translation Party sits in Text & Font Toys under Make, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something funny, weird and clever.
About this category: Fancy text converters, ASCII art makers, typography experiments and the specific pleasure of putting words through something that mangles them.
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- A reliable laugh
- Seeing the internet at its least explicable
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Translation Party: quick answers
Is Translation Party free?
Yes. Translation Party is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Translation Party?
No. You can use Translation Party without signing up for anything.
Does Translation Party work on a phone?
Yes. Translation Party works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Translation Party safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Translation Party take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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