06:51 Jul 6, 2009 |
Japanese to English translations [PRO] Marketing - Retail | |||||||
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4 +2 | scope of commercial activity |
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4 +1 | area (or sphere) of (our) commercial activities |
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3 | range of influence |
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3 | dominant (market) area |
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range of influence Explanation: Sphere seems to be more cosmic-related, and I don't think it would be a good translation for retails. 圏 means range, so I would suggest the above translation. |
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area (or sphere) of (our) commercial activities Explanation: I think there is nothing wrong with the English term “sphere of influence” in itself. But, the problem is that it usually means “勢力範囲、影響範囲、影響圏、縄張り, etc.” in Japanese, where a nuance of “商勢圏” is missed. As described in the original Japanese text, it says “商勢圏”. In that sense, “area (or sphere) of commercial activity (or commercial activity area [or sphere], or as the case may be, ‘sales territory’ or ‘commercial sphere’)” is more suitable expression in that it refers to a trading area in which the company is capable of having a competitive edge over their competitors. |
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scope of commercial activity Explanation: 「sphere of influence」は意味的には合っていると思うのですが、普段は政治などの分野で使われます。 |
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