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“Extremely free translation” in Japanese

Short answer
超訳 chouyaku ちょーやく

Extremely free translation in Japanese is “超訳” (chouyaku). Full meaning: extremely free translation, free translation that deviates significantly from the original text, free translation that prioritizes readability at the expense of accuracy.

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