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Internet Slang
scanlation
skan-LAY-shun · noun · informal
Fan-scanned, translated and edited manga.
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The fan process — and its result — of scanning manga, translating the text, and editing it back into the pages so non-Japanese readers can follow along. Legally grey but historically vital to manga's spread.
“The official release finally caught up to where the scanlation left off.”
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scanlation In A Sentence
The official release finally caught up to where the scanlation left off.
Origin & Usage
English blend of 'scan' and 'translation'.
Variants
scanslation
People Also Ask
What is scanlation?
Scanlation is the fan process — and its result — of scanning manga, translating the text, and editing it back into the pages so non-Japanese readers can follow along.
Where does the word scanlation come from?
It's a blend of 'scan' and 'translation'.
Is scanlation legal?
It's legally grey since it distributes copyrighted manga without a licence, but it was historically vital to manga spreading worldwide.
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