@article{ART003000041},
author={Lee Hyun-joo},
title={A Comparative Study of Haiku Translations in Korean and Chinese: Focusing on Matsuo Basho’s The Old Pond},
journal={The Journal of Translation Studies},
issn={1229-795X},
year={2023},
volume={24},
number={3},
pages={413-438},
doi={10.15749/jts.2023.24.3.013}
TY - JOUR
AU - Lee Hyun-joo
TI - A Comparative Study of Haiku Translations in Korean and Chinese: Focusing on Matsuo Basho’s The Old Pond
JO - The Journal of Translation Studies
PY - 2023
VL - 24
IS - 3
PB - The Korean Association for Translation Studies
SP - 413
EP - 438
SN - 1229-795X
AB - This study compares Korean and Chinese translations of haiku, a traditional Japanese poetry form, in order to explore a variety of translation methods and to discuss the resulting issues and effects. The paper analyzes 13 Korean translations and 16 Chinese translations of Matsuo Basho’s renowned haiku The Old Pond (古池) across three dimensions: syllable count (5-7-5), seasonal references (kigo), and cutting words (kireji). Regarding syllable count and kireji, the Korean translations demonstrated greater fidelity to the source text compared to Chinese translations. Concerning kigo, both the Chinese and Korean translations effectively capture the symbolism of the ‘frog’ representing ‘spring.’ However, Chinese translations introduced an issue by adding an adjective, conveying the sense of ‘solitary’ or ‘lonely,’ which was absent in the source text. This addition restricts the reader’s imaginative space. In this study, we have examined how the formal characteristics of haiku poetry, specifically its structural features, are either preserved or lost during the translation process, without delving into the semantic or contextual aspects of the vocabulary used. While it is acknowledged that the study is limited in scope by focusing on a single case, its significance lies in the exploration of diverse translation methods evident in multiple Korean and Chinese translations of haiku. Furthermore, the paper discusses the challenges and effects associated with these translation methods.
KW - haiku;fixed form poetry;poetry translation;translatability;translation methods
DO - 10.15749/jts.2023.24.3.013
ER -
Lee Hyun-joo. (2023). A Comparative Study of Haiku Translations in Korean and Chinese: Focusing on Matsuo Basho’s The Old Pond. The Journal of Translation Studies, 24(3), 413-438.
Lee Hyun-joo. 2023, "A Comparative Study of Haiku Translations in Korean and Chinese: Focusing on Matsuo Basho’s The Old Pond", The Journal of Translation Studies, vol.24, no.3 pp.413-438. Available from: doi:10.15749/jts.2023.24.3.013
Lee Hyun-joo "A Comparative Study of Haiku Translations in Korean and Chinese: Focusing on Matsuo Basho’s The Old Pond" The Journal of Translation Studies 24.3 pp.413-438 (2023) : 413.
Lee Hyun-joo. A Comparative Study of Haiku Translations in Korean and Chinese: Focusing on Matsuo Basho’s The Old Pond. 2023; 24(3), 413-438. Available from: doi:10.15749/jts.2023.24.3.013
Lee Hyun-joo. "A Comparative Study of Haiku Translations in Korean and Chinese: Focusing on Matsuo Basho’s The Old Pond" The Journal of Translation Studies 24, no.3 (2023) : 413-438.doi: 10.15749/jts.2023.24.3.013
Lee Hyun-joo. A Comparative Study of Haiku Translations in Korean and Chinese: Focusing on Matsuo Basho’s The Old Pond. The Journal of Translation Studies, 24(3), 413-438. doi: 10.15749/jts.2023.24.3.013
Lee Hyun-joo. A Comparative Study of Haiku Translations in Korean and Chinese: Focusing on Matsuo Basho’s The Old Pond. The Journal of Translation Studies. 2023; 24(3) 413-438. doi: 10.15749/jts.2023.24.3.013
Lee Hyun-joo. A Comparative Study of Haiku Translations in Korean and Chinese: Focusing on Matsuo Basho’s The Old Pond. 2023; 24(3), 413-438. Available from: doi:10.15749/jts.2023.24.3.013
Lee Hyun-joo. "A Comparative Study of Haiku Translations in Korean and Chinese: Focusing on Matsuo Basho’s The Old Pond" The Journal of Translation Studies 24, no.3 (2023) : 413-438.doi: 10.15749/jts.2023.24.3.013
