Old Konjiki no Word Master

ATTENTION (NO LONGER BEING UPDATED)

Summary

Image taken from cover of LN Volume 1.

 Synopsis:

Gluttonous and book-loving "loner" high school student Okamura Hiiro finds himself flying into a different world, along with his happy-go-lucky classmates!

The four classmates are frolicking around after seeing that they all have the title of "Hero", but Hiiro's title was..."Innocent Bystander"?!

Hiiro starts his adventure by himself with his word magic, the power to embody the image of a word and aims for new landsǃ


(Synopsis taken from Baka Tsuki)




Original Title: Konjiki no Word Master | 金色の文字使い

English Title: The Golden Word Master

Subtitle: The Unique Cheat of the Man Dragged in by the Four Heroes

Author: Tomoto Sui | 十本スイ

Website: http://ncode.syosetu.com/n7031bs/

New XJ KnW page: 
http://xcrossj.blogspot.com.au/p/konjiki-no-word-master.html (This is being updated.)


166 comments:

  1. Anonymous10 March 2015 at 23:16

    If I want to reserve a chapter, should I just post a request with the chapter number here?

    -CapsUsingShift

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    1. XCrossJ10 March 2015 at 23:28

      Sure. I'll pass it on to NetBlazer. Chapter 45 I presume?

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    2. Anonymous11 March 2015 at 00:01

      Chapter 46, if possible. I won't have much time for translating today.

      -CapsUsingShift

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    3. XCrossJ11 March 2015 at 00:15

      Got it.

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    4. Anonymous11 March 2015 at 00:20

      I'll do my best not to make a mistake like last time! ( ｀_´)>

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    5. XCrossJ11 March 2015 at 00:38

      No worries. It's not easy doing a translation. If you'd like, I can edit for you, like I did for NetBlazer. Of course, just a suggestion.

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    6. XCrossJ11 March 2015 at 00:40

      Also, it seems that your email will be required for the translation. If you want you can paste it here, or if you want privacy, comment on a post at Blazing Translations. I'll try and get your email address from that.

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    7. Anonymous11 March 2015 at 00:56

      I'm not sure how necessary it is, but if you don't mind the extra work that'd be pretty sweet. You caught me on my mistake, so I hold your translating and editing abilities in high regard.

      I'll make a new post over at Blazing Translations with my email on it.

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  2. DarkDooM11 March 2015 at 01:34

    Hey guys. Thanks for translating for us leechers.

    I'm wondering, why don't you just try using a google doc to arrange who does what chapter between yourselves? Just a little idea from me.

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    1. XCrossJ11 March 2015 at 01:52

      Yeah, that's the plan.
      Also, no worries. I'll try and do some translating when I can. But it takes quite a bit of time, and I've got a busy life.

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  3. Anonymous15 March 2015 at 16:17

    Why not just edit the auto translator? the story is already posted on a site that can be auto translated...... http://ncode.syosetu.com/n7031bs/

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    1. XCrossJ15 March 2015 at 22:06

      Um...I kinda do the same thing when I translate. The point is, while I'm kinda doing it for the story, I'm also using it to improve my Japanese. That, and I don't really have the time to spend editing all that bulk at once. Also, considering how enthusiastic other people are in doing this, I kinda want to share it with them. (By the way, I'm not at the head of this project so I don't really have a say in the matter.)

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  4. Mr. Udin15 March 2015 at 22:25

    semangat gan..... dah g' sabar nih ingin baca kelanjutannya ....

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  5. Anonymous16 March 2015 at 03:10

    For me, personally, more times than not it's less hassle to read and translate than try to decipher what a machine translation pumps out. I want to stab myself in the eyes after reading some of the things Google Translate produces.

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    1. Anonymous16 March 2015 at 03:11

      This was supposed to be in reply to the guy with the really like ID, but apparently I fail at clicking the right buttons.

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    2. Anonymous16 March 2015 at 05:27

      Yet i still saw it. yes i do admit that the auto translations kinda suck. If it wasnt for you brilliant translators i would think it was an even weirder name than Arnold Ocean

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  6. akiba16 March 2015 at 21:20

    thaks

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  7. veby17 March 2015 at 22:11

    may i ask you a link for chapter 48 to 51?

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    1. XCrossJ17 March 2015 at 23:09

      I'll link it when it comes out. (Btw, they're not out yet.)

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  8. veby18 March 2015 at 08:55

    thank(i think they're already translated)

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    1. XCrossJ18 March 2015 at 09:20

      From what I've been told, 49's still half way done. Don't know bout the others, although, if you can find the link and give it to me, I'll add it here.

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  9. Anonymous19 March 2015 at 08:36

    Thanks for editing/translating KnW! I hope you and CapsUsingShift are okay with me adding your chapters to the epub I'm making. Even you want me to change anything let me know.

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    1. XCrossJ19 March 2015 at 11:37

      No worries. I know I'm fine with it. Although, I'm not too sure about the quality about my past works, feel free to add it to the compilation. I may post a re-edit for some of the chapters when I have the time.

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    2. Anonymous19 March 2015 at 14:24

      I don't mind at all. Just remember to give credit where credit is due, especially to the original author!

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  10. Anonymous19 March 2015 at 12:38

    Cool, sounds good.

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  11. jeffr20 March 2015 at 08:13

    gracias por el capitulo. las traducciones son por semana o por mes?

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  12. Unknown20 March 2015 at 13:35

    thankyou translators fir the heart warming chapters. i had quite a teary eye:)

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    1. Kemm7 April 2015 at 06:56

      Vienen según tocan. a veces salen varias al día y otras pasan días sin una. Pero parece que, como mínimo, salen una o dos a la semana, aunque depende también de los otros traductores (yoraikun saca uno a la semana, habitualmente, netblazer sigue un ritmo un poco más pausado que xcrossj y el resto, un poco aleatorios).

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  13. veby21 March 2015 at 22:45

    thanks for translating KnW. I really like this LN

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  14. Onemanleft23 March 2015 at 10:20

    Hey, do you mind if Baka Tsuki for KnW has links that direct to your translations?

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    1. XCrossJ23 March 2015 at 12:37

      I don't mind. Just give credit where credit is due I guess. Otherwise, go for it.

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  15. Unknown24 March 2015 at 22:37

    Does capsusingshift not have his own website?

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    1. XCrossJ24 March 2015 at 23:34

      Maybe he does, I just haven't checked/am not aware of it. If I find out and he does (or he makes one in the future), I'll probably link it here. If you want his translations, they're probably being hosted on Blazing Translations.

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    2. Unknown25 March 2015 at 07:31

      thx :)

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    3. Anonymous25 March 2015 at 11:21

      I had to make a wordpress in order to comment on XCrossJ's site, but I don't really do anything with it since I think wordpress is a pain in the ass. I upload my stuff onto Blazing Translations. I think the earlier ones I did on pastebin have also been copy+pasted there by NetBlaze already.

      I'll be uploading my scanlations for Monster x Monster there when I'm caught up with the Japanese release though.

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  16. Unknown25 March 2015 at 22:16

    if you want to reserve a chater now you can in baka tsuki
    here is the link http://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Konjiki_no_Wordmaster:Registration_page

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    1. XCrossJ25 March 2015 at 23:08

      Thanks for the link, but we don't really use that (or at least I don't). Of course, people can register there if they want, but we just kinda organize it between ourselves...at the very least, I probably won't be registering there until I can get their permission...

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    2. Unknown6 April 2015 at 19:40

      you dont need permission you can just register there and thats it

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  17. Unknown29 March 2015 at 02:32

    wow. konjiki no wordmaster is entering its last volume.... we are seeing an ending..

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    1. Unknown29 March 2015 at 04:33

      What...? Really?REALLY? NOOOO!!! It can't be ending yet! The WN should keep on going!

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    2. Cha0sbeep30 March 2015 at 10:35

      how many chapters per volume? from mangaupdates i saw that there are 13 web volumes in country of origin, and we are on chapter 60 translated so far so... how much more chapters can i enjoy before i start crying?

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    3. XCrossJ30 March 2015 at 10:56

      What I think he meant to say is that the WN is entering it's last Arc. The Arcs have numerous chapters or 'episodes' that can be found here: http://ncode.syosetu.com/n7031bs/
      From what I can tell, there are 14 Arcs.

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    4. Unknown9 April 2015 at 03:55

      the WN is entering its last arc? NOOOOOOO!!!!!!

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  18. Willie30 March 2015 at 15:26

    How many chapters are left then?

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  19. Unknown31 March 2015 at 18:00

    Wondering, how do u guys organize who translate the chapters? Are u guys just picking randomly?

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    1. XCrossJ31 March 2015 at 18:18

      Whenever we want to translate, we consult a reference sheet. If a chapter's available, we just take it. If not, take the next available chapter.

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  20. Marcolla1 April 2015 at 12:50

    Hi, I'm thinking in learning how to translate the raws, any tips for beginners ?

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    1. XCrossJ1 April 2015 at 13:17

      Well, I'm an amateur in translation as well though here's what I usually keep in mind:
      1. Translate by context, not by literal words. As long as the meaning comes across, then its all good.
      2. Try and incorporate as many 'language specific terms' as possible. For example, I often leave sound effects and expressions as is.
      3. There is no absolute translation. As people can interpret things differently, there will be variations between translations and thus no translation that is 100% perfect.

      With that said, Good Luck. When in doubt, consult Mr. Google Translate.

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    2. Marcolla2 April 2015 at 01:40

      Thanks

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  21. Unknown3 April 2015 at 15:50

    hi quick question, after chapter 68 the arc so to speak is ending. do you guys plan on continuing after chap68? thanks :)

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    1. XCrossJ3 April 2015 at 18:46

      Well, I'm not stopping...

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    2. Unknown4 April 2015 at 08:28

      good to hear, thanks KnW is one of the things ive looked forward to weekly for a long time.

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  22. Unknown5 April 2015 at 20:17

    Thanks

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  23. Unknown6 April 2015 at 19:23

    wait so theres 5 translators?

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  24. Unknown6 April 2015 at 19:42

    now who is doing 69??????

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    1. Unknown6 April 2015 at 19:43

      With who? Is it a girl?

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    2. Unknown6 April 2015 at 21:30

      NOT THAT KINDA 69, WHATS WRONG WITH YOUR HEAD

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    3. Unknown7 April 2015 at 00:52

      sad that i didn't get a chance to say it T_T

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    4. Unknown7 April 2015 at 07:43

      get your head from the gutter

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  25. Unknown6 April 2015 at 21:04

    so... so what is Dalmenuis's website?

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    1. Fafa7 April 2015 at 05:46

      Hi everyone, I would also like to know what is Dalmenuis's website

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    2. Unknown8 April 2015 at 01:56

      It was posted on netblazer a few moments ago

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  26. Unknown6 April 2015 at 22:35

    atleast someone is translating it......

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  27. Unknown9 April 2015 at 12:26

    can u please at least put some on how much days it get posted? at least we not check everyday and get nothing ( - _ - )

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    1. XCrossJ9 April 2015 at 13:02

      Excerpt from http://xcrossj.blogspot.com.au/p/aboutfaqdisclaimer.html

      'If info's not [here], then I don't know.'

      Alternatively, you can subscribe to any of our sites to be notified about our posts when we make them.

      On my site:
      Step 1: Scroll Up and Look Left.
      Step 2: Enter your Email Address
      Step 3: Wait for post. You will be notified via email (probably).

      On other sites:
      I don't know. Go look it up. The internet is your best friend...

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    2. Unknown9 April 2015 at 14:03

      and all of you(translator) are my best friend, ( > u < )

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    3. Cha0sbeep10 April 2015 at 02:55

      i check everyday too and not seeing a new chapter makes me sad but even with that idc since its just a little inconvenience on my part. instead of them wasting time making it more convenient for us i prefer them to spend that time translating chapters or their real life (so they could translate the chapters after they finish their real life stuff ^_^) so why complain at all about checking everyday? i check this site more than i check my own email too haha.

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    4. Anonymous13 April 2015 at 00:59

      Well, since all of us are only doing this for fun and spare time.

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  28. DarkCloudHP10 April 2015 at 17:09

    Thank you XCrossJ. I love this novel so much. I tried to translate chapter 75

    "Konjiki no Moji Tsukai – Chapter 75: The Apology of the Maid
    It already three days passed since I came to this place. My relationship with Silva and Shamoe is deepen a little, but I have not even have any encounter with Lilith at all. She seems to shut herself in her own room as her butler, Silva, carries foods to her room all the time.
    I express my dissatisfaction while listen to the rain that it does not appear to have any sign of stopping while having a meal in silence because there is no helping it"

    I had taken Japanese in college for half a semester, but wow, it took me half an hour just for 2 paragraph (god damn so many kanjis >:( ). Sorry for not being unable to help out and thank you for translate this project. You guys are awesome.

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    1. Unknown11 April 2015 at 18:40

      i wish in my country there was a Japanese in college or school,... T_T even u could only do 2 paragraph, for me that was superb!! I only can dumbfounded when see any Japanese writing

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    2. Unknown12 April 2015 at 05:38

      I also wish that, but I wish more that there would only be one language on the planet, so that we would have no problem reading our lovely japanese stuff !!!

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    3. Unknown12 April 2015 at 10:56

      -_- that was extreme,.. can't imagine that

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    4. XCrossJ13 April 2015 at 00:26

      @DarkCloudHP
      Nice job considering you only studied for half a semester. I don't know whether it will be helpful for the translation, but it's really nice to see some people enthusiastic about learning the language.

      @Rochim Ivanka Aguste
      I know what you mean. My school didn't offer Japanese as a subject. It was only by pure chance that I was able to find a suitable tutor to teach me the language. There's probably several resources online if you want to learn the language (and are willing to put in the effort).

      @killerwakka1
      There's several times that I've thought that as well. However, in my opinion, if we only had one singular language, we'd lose all the qualities that other language possess and, possibly as a result of said lost qualities, their wonderfully rich and diverse culture. Of course, that's just my opinion.

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    5. Anonymous13 April 2015 at 00:57

      Cool.
      Keep practicing !

      I'll be doing chapter 75 later.

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    6. Cha0sbeep13 April 2015 at 06:00

      awesome! 72 73 74 and 75?? now if 71 comes itll be like reading 5 new chapters at once ^_^ cant wait!

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    7. Anonymous13 April 2015 at 10:50

      75 is up on my blog

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  29. Anonymous13 April 2015 at 04:44

    https://choukun.wordpress.com/2015/04/13/knw-chapter-75-the-apologizing-maid/

    Chapter 75 is done people !

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    1. Unknown13 April 2015 at 06:02

      Well, there is no gap anymore, as Yorai just uploaded chapter 71 and everything up to 75 is translated too xD Can't wait for 76+ Ty for all the translating, really appreciate the work u guys put into this. If u guys didn't do this, I would never experience such joy as reading this Light Novel :)

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  30. Unknown13 April 2015 at 08:03

    hey xcross I ran chapter 76 through googl e sort of understood the meaning of it but its still weird and now im doing chapter 77 through google, any suggestions to understanding it better or just making make more sense?

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    1. XCrossJ13 April 2015 at 08:18

      Probably translate each word individually and try to jumble the sentence around so it grammatically makes sense. Although I use my Jap grammar to sort out the junk Google Translate spits out.

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    2. Unknown13 April 2015 at 09:16

      ok

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    3. Unknown21 April 2015 at 08:18

      how do you figure out each individual word apart from the rest?

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    4. XCrossJ26 April 2015 at 17:34

      Sorry I didn't reply sooner. Are you referring to Japanese words? It's hard to say. I kinda know instinctively through Jap lessons and Anime. Maybe use a Jap dictionary of some sort?

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  31. Cha0sbeep13 April 2015 at 08:27

    i just read chapter 71-75 in like less than 10 minutes my god -.-'. felt there was too little development during those 5 chapters :(

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  32. DarkCloudHP13 April 2015 at 15:16

    SPOILER ALERT!!!!

    I was so interesting so i did a little peak ahead the web novel to see Hiiro next upgrade status. I checked out the chapter 93 Hiiro will get a new awesome title: 幼女キラー (Little-girl-killer)

    (Skill explanation) 君はとにかく幼女に恵まれ幼女が惹かれる存在になるだろう。 (You will come that, anyway, to be blessed with little girls, and attracting them.)

    So Hiiro will get a loli harem LOL

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    1. Unknown14 April 2015 at 04:25

      I appreciate the spoil! Couldn't be any better news than this (thumbs up)

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    2. Cha0sbeep14 April 2015 at 11:35

      sweet. i was thinking that the title would be called loli magnet or something like that

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  33. Unknown14 April 2015 at 03:45

    Is there no one translating 76? :o

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    1. Rando14 April 2015 at 18:29

      choukun is or is it elysion? anyway its on the announcement schedule here https://choukun.wordpress.com/konjiki-no-wordmaster/

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  34. Unknown14 April 2015 at 12:41

    Hey thanks for the chapters, also would it be fine for me to take the translations of all you guys and compile them into a huge list.

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    1. XCrossJ14 April 2015 at 12:58

      Sure. Give credit where credit is due but otherwise, I'm fine with it.
      You might want to check with the others, though.

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  35. Anonymous15 April 2015 at 04:07

    https://choukun.wordpress.com/2015/04/15/chapter-78-the-servants-worries/

    It's up

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  36. Unknown15 April 2015 at 04:30

    I think 77 and 80 will come on at the same time since netblazer did 80 a week back or smtg

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    1. Cha0sbeep15 April 2015 at 10:29

      sweet 4 chapters at once to read when 77 comes out then ^_^

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    2. Unknown16 April 2015 at 00:11

      i doubt that he just said the he was reading 80, but how knows

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    3. Unknown16 April 2015 at 00:13

      need help translating a novel
      the name of the novel is Re:monster
      contact me thomasfoster690@gmail.com
      will pay can talk price later

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    4. XCrossJ16 April 2015 at 01:25

      @tom foster.
      I apologize, but I am not currently taking any more projects on at the current time. If this should change, then I will contact you. However, for the time being, I'm afraid I will have to decline.

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    5. Anonymous16 April 2015 at 06:53

      Isn't there already like two separate groups working on Re:Monster? Re:Translations and White from the Re:Monster Wikia?

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  37. Unknown16 April 2015 at 10:14

    Thanks

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  38. Unknown16 April 2015 at 10:17

    And jest to let you no I'm one translating
    This novel on Re:Translations site Tom foster
    But I would like some help but thanks I will keep
    Looking some more sites

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    1. Anonymous16 April 2015 at 12:32

      Heh, never thought I will see someone that would pay for this.

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  39. Unknown17 April 2015 at 04:54

    well i don't want to pay
    but most translaters i fond
    wont translate this novel so
    i need some help but no one wants
    to translate this novel this novel when i first
    started translating this novel we had like 8 or 9
    translaters working on it now its only me so i need some help

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    1. Anonymous18 April 2015 at 01:50

      My condolence.

      I'm a one-man army myself.

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  40. Unknown17 April 2015 at 04:56

    i mean most projects have at lest
    3 or 4 translaters working on a project

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  41. Unknown18 April 2015 at 09:44

    thanks what novel are
    you translating

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    1. XCrossJ18 April 2015 at 13:39

      If you're talking to me, then look at the FAQ.
      If you're talking to choukun/ELYSION: https://choukun.wordpress.com/

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  42. simhongleng18 April 2015 at 20:48

    erm just wondering, why is yoraikun is white demon. What happen???

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    1. XCrossJ18 April 2015 at 22:07

      https://yoraikun.wordpress.com/about/

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    2. Anonymous19 April 2015 at 01:15

      Don't you know? If you're in Japan, everywhere outside of Tokyo you'll be called a White Demon! If you're lucky you may even get promoted to Foreign Devil! :D

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    3. Unknown19 April 2015 at 19:41

      He's gintoki brother of couse

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  43. heavenelf23 April 2015 at 04:36

    Jumping chapter again! Sob, can't wait ~~~
    Thanks for the chapter anyway ~~

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  44. Anonymous23 April 2015 at 05:16

    Hey, I thought of giving a shot at translating a bit, so, can I reserve chapter 92?

    -Pummels

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    1. XCrossJ23 April 2015 at 08:38

      Sure, I'll pass it on to the others. Mind giving me the link wherever you plan on posting it?

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    2. XCrossJ23 April 2015 at 13:45

      Sorry. Trying to get your reservation approved. NB want's your email as well as a description of your Japanese/English experience.

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    3. Anonymous23 April 2015 at 22:59

      I'll post the translation on my site(click on the name). My email is also on the site under contact but I'll remove it afterwards.
      I've studied Japanese in university for 2 years and plenty of English as second language.

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  45. jikunnyuk23 April 2015 at 10:30

    sorry to ask. but on both elysion and yours not showing any sign to upload the 86 chpter. can i ask where i can read it? thanks.

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    1. XCrossJ23 April 2015 at 13:29

      The reason we have not uploaded it is because it hasn't been translated.
      Refer to Progress Report.

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  46. Unknown23 April 2015 at 17:05

    Ano..Ano... Did the raw KnW WN end already? Very curious since it says "Final Story" or something on chapter 690

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  47. Unknown24 April 2015 at 04:44

    Uhmmm I do not know how to reserve for chapters.
    Should I post it here?

    https://loliquent.wordpress.com/

    Just started recently
    Chapter 114, 115, 614 and Popularity Ranking Chapter done

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  48. Unknown24 April 2015 at 04:46

    Yes, Konjiki no Word Master ended at chapter 691

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  49. rei_hunter24 April 2015 at 12:46

    Why is there a 20 chapter gap now?

    Why...?

    Ugh... please read this link. Yoraikun already responded, but it'd be nice if all of you could actually read it and talk about it.

    http://www.reddit.com/r/LightNovels/comments/33h61g/disc_spoiler_konjiki_no_word_master_chapter_85/cqm0bv3

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  50. Unknown24 April 2015 at 13:30

    when someone translate it so other can enjoy read it, i welcomed it,.... why must commented on some stuff about name or other detail,... life is hard man! don't make it more harder,... so if some wanna organize it why don't they do it by themselves? try to help the translator not to make them do more of your ego,..
    (-_-) soorrryyy!! hope u know what i mean,...

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  51. Rando24 April 2015 at 13:49

    i love how the number of translators are slowly increasing

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    1. Unknown24 April 2015 at 14:28

      more translator more chapter,.. kukukukuku

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  52. Unknown24 April 2015 at 17:32

    heres chapter 86

    https://loliquent.wordpress.com/2015/04/24/konjiki-no-wordmaster-web-chapter-86-devotion-of-the-ashura/

    Will add footnotes later

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  53. Unknown25 April 2015 at 08:51

    how do you find some many
    people to translate this novel
    when i cant find one more to help
    me

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    1. XCrossJ25 April 2015 at 14:35

      I'm not exactly sure how to answer your question. Heck, I'm not even sure how our team grew this big.
      Let me just give you a run down.
      We're not looking for translators. That said, we're not rejecting them. We just keep outputting translations and, those that wish to join the project, come and approach us.
      Although I'm not sure about your translation, I think that the new translators were attracted by the story as well as the fact that its a WN. That means that they can use MT tools to assist in their translation (like I do).
      Also, as our team has an editor (...me and/or dal), there's a chance for them to learn as they will be able to identify their mistakes.
      Now, the second half of this is only my hypothesis...however, perhaps you may want to simply keep translating and wait for people to come to you?
      Good luck with your recruitment.

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    2. Anonymous28 April 2015 at 17:20

      I suspect the power of moe. If Tate yuusha is any indication. Lots of volunteer translator. Aside from Tate there is also mushoku .

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  54. Unknown26 April 2015 at 02:20

    I know i'm not in a position to say this but could i make i small suggestion? From what i can see, there is a large team of TLs but very little uniformity in the releases. It's like one TLs takes one chapter, takes as long as he likes with it and release it whenever. Also there are chapter gaps where no one is assigned a chapter like in the case of 86 and now 91 (i think?).

    Therefore, i think the TL team should assign a chapter each to one TL on a certain day (ie Monday) and release it a week later (ie Sunday?) That way there will be a fixed release date (Sunday) and the TLs have 6~7 days to work on their chapter. This will eliminate the chapter gaps we all see so frequently and people like me do not have to refresh every few hours to hope for a release. Also, we as the readers will be able to see 5~9 chapters per week if we're lucky on Sunday.

    Idk just a suggestion. If you think it's unethical, feel free to ignore this comment as i'm satisfied with what you guys are already doing. Just saying that there is a better way around it.

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    1. XCrossJ26 April 2015 at 12:02

      Thank you for taking the time to voice your suggestion. I will keep it in mind for the future.

      I hope you don't mind but I will currently explain why we do not run on a schedule basis.

      As all of our Real Life counterparts are very busy, it is very hard for any of us to follow a schedule.

      Even if we were to implement scheduled releases, there would be no guarantee that we will be able to finish it on time.

      Me in particular, as I edit most of the works, am currently being swamped with RL obligations, thus NetBlazer seems to be taking some of my workload (thanks, NB).

      Thus, we have the current format of people reserving/translating whenever they want. 86 was a special case scenario brought upon by me (read post 'My Apologies'). 91 is currently reserved by NB.

      Now, I'm not saying that your suggestion is bad. If anything, I think it's very sound. But please understand that I don't want to stress others out by forcing them to output a release on a certain day.

      Either way, I hope you continue to follow the series. (IMO) It only gets better from here.

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    2. Unknown26 April 2015 at 16:45

      Yes i understand why you as freelance translators do not want a schedule as RL commitments would come knocking on the door. As a further explanation on what i meant on the reserving, i meant on that particular week, the translators who feel that they can manage a chapter could reserve and translate it. This way even if half the translators do not want to translate on a particular week, we could have 4~5 releases on Sunday. This gives you guys the same freedom of choice and a long time-period to translate (6~7 days) which i doubt would be extremely stressful.

      From what i see, translators such as NB, YR, Elysion and you would be capable of performing one chapter per week easily. Even if new translators have trouble, they could seek help from the google drive that you already have. Also, if you have commitments that week, you could always just pass on translating that week.

      As for editing, it seems that you are the one taking all the fire, I am unsure if you are a primary editor or translator, but i recommend that you look for another editor. Pretty sure multiple people would sign on thus reducing your workload.

      Again, i'm not saying that i won't discontinue liking Konjiki just because the translators are swamped. I'm just saying the way the management is will only burn out not only the translators, but also the readers since we have a lack of uniformity in releases.

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    3. XCrossJ26 April 2015 at 17:01

      Ok. I think I understand what you mean now.
      From what I can tell, I don't see how that's much different from what we're doing. Unless you are suggesting that we all release the chapters on one day.

      Of course, we have discussed this between ourselves and have designated NB's blog to be the one readers should turn to should they wish for such an update (as NB posts chronologically).

      Yeah, I should really get another editor on the team. We do have Dalmenuis and NB has joined the editing ranks for now. The problem is looking for an editor that can understand Jap as the translators are not always accurate in the translation.

      What I suggest you do, if you're looking for uniformity, is to follow NB's blog. I agree that we are not all united (cause it's more of a collaboration as opposed to a team) but we are still trying to bring a decent amount of quality to this project as we all love the story so much.

      Thank you for taking the time to elaborate on your suggestion. I'll bring it up with the others and see what they have to say.

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    4. Unknown26 April 2015 at 17:15

      I thank you for considering my suggestion.

      Just one last thing to add. How it will be different from what you guys are currently doing is that there will no longer be chapter gaps (like in the case of 86), readers would only need to come back once a week, and those that want uniformity won't be tempted to read ahead like what i did whenever i see a new update here. I mean its like skipping breakfast cuz we are curious what's for lunch and we have to wait another day for breakfast the previous day (not a very good analogy just bear with me).

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    5. XCrossJ26 April 2015 at 17:32

      Sorry, I'm having trouble grasping what you mean. Are you suggesting that we reserve a chapter when we think we can do it? Because that is what we have been doing.

      In the case of 86, it was my fault as I skipped ahead due to commitments. Then Caps reserved it so everyone else just went a head.

      We currently have the format of translating whenever a chapter is done. Are you suggesting that we wait until all the chapters have been caught up? If that's the case, as I've said, you should probably follow NB's blog. He doesn't have chapter gaps, as opposed to the rest of us (although you'll have to wait for the chapter gap to be filled).

      And, I apologize, but I cannot control your temptations. I do not think that we should change our way of doing things because people are unable to restrain themselves.

      With regards to your analogy, it makes perfect sense to me. (well, clunky format aside.)

      Thanks for clearing things up.

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    6. Unknown26 April 2015 at 18:00

      I'm sorry i think i confused you there.

      What i meant is you reserve a chapter at the start of the week (Monday) and those who want to translate that week (Let's say 5 translators) choose between the next 5 chapters. For example, if there are 5 translators on this week, they would choose from 91~95 and release it all on a fixed day (Sunday). Basically what you guys are already doing but in a more managable way (since there seems to be alot of confusion going on).

      And i do not mind reading ahead but there are times that reading it wouldn't make sense since one chapter is missing. But more importantly, my suggestion is made so that you guys as a TL team can better coordinate your releases for the benefit of making your lives a little easier. You would have a long time period to translate and you can handle your commitments whenever you want without confusing us when the translation will come out (since there is a fixed day).

      This is just a suggestion on how the translation team could be better managed so you don't have to do exactly as suggested. If you find one part which is helpful, i would be glad to be of service since i'm someone who waited since unlimitednovelfailures dropped it and i do not mind if you want to continue translating this way.

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    7. XCrossJ26 April 2015 at 21:30

      Ok. I get it now. Thanks. I'll try and see what I can do. I can't promise anything but I'll pass it on to the others.

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  55. rei_hunter27 April 2015 at 02:45

    There goes the KnW Info Page @_@

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    1. Unknown28 April 2015 at 13:41

      i tough it was someone translate some part of chapter but a comment instead?,...
      and i read all of it -_-

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  56. Unknown27 April 2015 at 13:14

    Is there any info from pummel about ch 92 ??
    Thank you and sorry if I disturbing you ^_^

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    1. XCrossJ27 April 2015 at 13:58

      Well...currently translating. They say it's 75% done.

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    2. Unknown27 April 2015 at 17:47

      Thanks for the info ^_^

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  57. Tereus28 April 2015 at 04:48

    Every time i see a new announcement about new release that is not a link to new release i remember this picture: http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/soon-fucking-soon.jpg

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  58. Unknown29 April 2015 at 02:20

    whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy yyyyyyy

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  59. Unknown29 April 2015 at 08:51

    Guys if you need help with grammatical (non-jap to eng) edits I can help out.

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  60. Tereus29 April 2015 at 09:13

    I'm one guy with this lonely idea of translating your translations to my native language. Is it possible for me to use your work for this? It would be like RAW -> English -> Polish translations. It could be useful for practicing my English and i could release it on google drive (like Overlord).

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    1. XCrossJ29 April 2015 at 09:57

      I should actually answer this in the FAQ...
      Yeah. It's fine. Just give credit where credit is due. You might want to ask the other TLs/Editors as well. As long as you have their permission, I have no issue with it. Have fun.

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    2. XCrossJ29 April 2015 at 10:15

      One more thing, the only concern that I would have is the accuracy of the trans as certain nuances/details can get lost after several translations. Still, if you're passionate about it, then go for it.

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    3. Tereus29 April 2015 at 22:54

      I know what you are talking about. In my lifetime experience with the English language i came to understand that many texts are hard to translate to your native language. When i wanted to understand some texts i needed to search some culture facts or histories. And as you may know already it is really hard to translate Japanese puns and gags to English. It is really hard to get 100% accuracy while translating but nevertheless we are still trying.

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  61. Sylvia Moriah29 April 2015 at 11:48

    sorry, just 2 small questions. may come off a bit rude, not intended.

    when new translators join in and claim a chapter or 2 to contribute. do they need to at least show they can translate first?
    and when the chapter gets labeled something like "awaiting editing", has anyone actually seen the unedited version at this stage?

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    1. XCrossJ29 April 2015 at 13:30

      I don't mind the forwardness.
      Actual, NetBlazer should probably be answering these but I'll try and give you the info that you want.
      Often, new translators need to show an adequate level of Japanese Comprehension. This is usually done by stating past experience with the Japanese and English language. Usually, they're not meant to claim chapters before they've asked to join the project, but...well, there's no 'rule sheet' to abide by so it can't be helped.
      When we say 'awaiting edit', it often means that the chapter, in its current state, is not ready for viewing. While most of us often withhold our chapters until quality control is finished, some don't (often EL). Again, no set rules. More of a 'norm' that we try to adhere to.
      Often, you can see the progress of a chapter in 'progress report'. While I cannot update it all the time, I try to, at the very least, update it once a day.

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  62. Anonymous1 May 2015 at 04:29

    hmmm... seems like Elysion isn't gonna do ch.95 so it might take a while for new updates to come.

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    1. XCrossJ1 May 2015 at 09:35

      I noticed that. I'll see what I can do, but...well...RL. I can't promise anything.

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  63. Unknown2 May 2015 at 10:31

    This novel is really awesome, thank translate team ^_^

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  64. Anonymous2 May 2015 at 13:33

    Hello sir, I would like to introduce myself I am insigniapierce, I really admire the work you guys have been doing and was hoping to contribute, if its ok with you guys, ok also if not haha... anyways, I was hoping you could check the chapter I translated, its chapter 98, I did it before your name appeared sir, so sorry if I impede on your work but I wanted to try my hand at it. Would you mind checking it? its here. https://insigniapierce.wordpress.com/ sorry for the trouble. I don't know how else to contact you

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  65. Marcolla2 May 2015 at 14:44

    Hey I comented here earlier and I would like to help translating this novel, I got a few days of the week that i will not have to work form now on so...
    If I could I would like to know where to look for the Raw chapters and which chapters are available.
    Just one question, this is my first time trying translating japanese, and i have no knowledge of japanese, do you guys use translating tools ?

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    1. XCrossJ2 May 2015 at 15:47

      @Marcolla
      Available chapters can be seen in the progress report. The raw chapters are in the website (look up).
      With regards to TL tools, refer to the FAQ.
      If you have no knowledge in Japanese whatsoever, you may want to look up some grammar tips or other Jap teaching tools. TL involves reading the text -> interpreting text -> converting the text -> writing the text in new language. I'm simplifying massively, but I suggest that you have some sort of grasp on the Japanese language.

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    2. alidan4 May 2015 at 10:19

      well this forced me to write it twice...

      if you ever get the free time, can you make a small how to guide on how to learn?
      the issue that pops up more often than not is any collection of how to learn is just an info dump with no real way to tell heads from toes. the other issue that i run into when i get the will to try to learn is that no one ever wants to teach you how to read they all want to only base it off of speech and only teach you what you would use if you ever went to japan...

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    3. XCrossJ4 May 2015 at 12:34

      Hmm...I see your point.
      I'm not sure how others would take this approach. I would begin with learning grammar by tackling sentence structure in Jap. (Eg. Subject - particle - verb) < not entirely accurate.
      Following this, I would then suggest you learn particles and how they are used (and for what purpose). I'm massively simplifying at the moment because I don't have the time.
      I'll think about making a how-to about it later. I have my hands tied right now so I don't have time to spare.
      Please be aware that, if I do make a 'how-to', it may not be accurate as I am also studying. I have no credentials in teaching at all (well, language-wise anyway).

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    4. alidan4 May 2015 at 16:55

      no worries, and i dont expect it anytime soon.
      what i always have the most problems with is, and this is going to sound dumb, i don't know how to figure out where one word ends and another begins, if i got that much i could probably bruteforce the learning through sheer "if i dont translate this no one else will" but the moment i try to figure this out or ask anyone who "knows" (i don't know if they do or dont, its the internet) i'm usually met with either a middle finger or never being able to find that information.
      thanks for considering the how to in the future...

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  66. Cha0sbeep4 May 2015 at 06:07

    What does the "NO longer being updateed" mean at the top? does it mean the series itself is finished in its country so its no longer updated or no more translating? im hoping its not the latter :/

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    1. XCrossJ4 May 2015 at 12:29

      Read KnW Page Overhaul: http://xcrossj.blogspot.com.au/2015/05/what-happened-to-knw-update.html

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  67. Unknown22 August 2015 at 16:43

    how can i read chapter 99,100,101,103....and other un-loading chapters?

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  68. One who Observes17 January 2016 at 22:53

    Rest in peace translation team.

    I blame Loliquent~

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