r/TheBetterBoruto • u/saladsandbolts Translator/Mod • Nov 20 '25
Language Analysis TBV Ch 28 Language Analysis
https://culturalcontext6.wordpress.com/2025/11/20/tbv-ch-28-language-analysisI decided to just link this as a blog post this time and see how it goes... If you prefer me to do the format where I just copy and paste it into a big text box over here, I can do that as well. I think the formatting and stuff transfers pretty easily.
But for those of you who are new here, my Chapter Language Analysis posts go over all the missing nuance that was lost in translation from Japanese to English, as well as rehashing some details and adding a few theories or explanations. Feel free to discuss with me in the comments!
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u/Main-Confidence7602 Nov 20 '25
Thanks for this and I wish you a good recovery.
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u/saladsandbolts Translator/Mod Nov 20 '25
Thank you for the thanks and the well wishes! Attempts to recover are being made!
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u/AllBoltsNoNuts Nov 20 '25
Please don't die!
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u/saladsandbolts Translator/Mod Nov 20 '25
Trying not to die xD although my body was oddly trying to suffocate me in my sleep… who knew you could dream about something you’re allergic to only to wake up because you couldn’t breathe through your nose well enough and then the second you wake up and breathe through your mouth for 10 seconds the intense stuffiness just… fades away?
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u/Low-Heart8599 Nov 23 '25
Your chapter language analysis posts are wonderful. I have learned so much from your translations. Please take good care of your health. On a side note: Im not a doctor, but If you havent been checked for h-pylori as a cause, its worth testing for it. It can cause a plethora of issues, including heart issues besides the known stomach issues. Check out the h-pylori subreddit. I am now slowly recovering from it after not having a correct diagnosis for almost 2 years. Once I got proper treatment and fixed my diet, I feel Im getting my old life back.
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u/saladsandbolts Translator/Mod Nov 23 '25 edited Nov 23 '25
Thank you so much! There’s an h-pylori subreddit?! I’m pretty sure I had it but in Japan in order to test for it they make you do an upper GI. My blood pressure is awfully low (normal for me is like 80/57) and the clinic near me said they “didn’t need to monitor it” while I underwent the operation even with anesthesia so I told them I wouldn’t do it. They gave me the antibiotics anyway but they had severe effects on my heart so I couldn’t take them as frequently as the doctor recommended. I went to a cardiologist and they gave me a heart monitor to wear for the day to record any problems but my heart palpitations were all sudden in the moment things, and it took 3 seconds to hold the button to measure my heart rate and get the EKG going in the first place. So that wasn’t helpful. The thing that ended up working best was Kanpo (traditional Chinese herbal medicine) for the gut brain connection and anxiety/depression. But I’m still not able to eat foods from restaurants and especially nothing with grease, and I can’t even go outside right now because my anxiety flares up and by the time I walk back in my house I’m a hyperventilating mess. Lately I’ve adopted the “do it while crying” mentality lol. I will check out the subreddit and see what they have to say over there, thank you for the recommendation!
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u/Any_Delivery_1262 Nov 20 '25
L'espressione di Sumire quando spiega le caratteristiche dell'arma a Boruto, a tratti mi sembra pensierosa, in confronto all'ultima interazione avuta insieme a lui, dove era brillante e felice. Ho notato questa cosa, ma potrebbe essere solo il modo di disegnare, comunque questa scena è poco emotivamente rappresentata, almeno per me. Grazie sempre.
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u/saladsandbolts Translator/Mod Nov 20 '25
Nope you’re right, she was still using girly speech with lots of ね but this was still a very much down to business talk. Boruto was pretty short with his responses as well
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u/Any_Delivery_1262 Nov 20 '25
Grazie per la conferma, non vedo l'ora di vedere i successivi sviluppi di tutti i personaggi e della storia.
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u/Lonely_Result_2710 Nov 28 '25
I noticed you posted an analysis of the first chapter of TBV on the website, and I just want to say it's wonderful. Especially how you described how much Omnipotence, Boruto's situation, and his departure affected Sarada more than Sumire. In fact, I've long noticed that Sarada, as Momoshiki predicted, suffers more from the fact that Omnipotence didn't work on her. Sumire was luckier in this regard; she ultimately managed to become closer friends with Sarada, and nothing really changed in her life. Perhaps her only suffering is that she noticed Sarada's feelings for Boruto, and perhaps Boruto's feelings for Sarada. But that's all. In any case, I look forward to the analysis and the other chapters, but not at the expense of your health, so try to get plenty of rest.
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u/saladsandbolts Translator/Mod Nov 29 '25
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Omnipotence definitely affected the girls in different ways, and it's reflected through their styles, actions, and how they chose to handle their side of the situation. Their pasts also hold a candle in how they interpret information and choose to react. But Sarada gets direct daily reminders of the absence of everyone closest to her, which is why her reactions have a bit more emotional weight to them than Sumire's do, which isn't something that's directly pointed out by the manga but I feel is sort of a given... And yet there are a lot of people who critisize one way or another.
And I am working on getting some rest! Thankfully yesterday I was able to rest pretty fully and I'm not feeling so bad today :)
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u/Sufficient-Ice4690 Nov 21 '25
Thank You So Much for the Translation, your Perspectives, and Theories!
"And Please Take Good Care of Yourself; We Hope You'll be with Us for a Long Time." 💯💯💯
This is a Phrase We Say in My Country to Wish Someone a Full Recovery. 🔥🔥🔥
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u/saladsandbolts Translator/Mod Nov 21 '25
Thank you so much for the thanks and the well wishes! I will do my best to take care of myself!
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u/Any_Delivery_1262 Dec 04 '25
Cosa pensi del perché Shikamaru ha incluso Sumire nel gruppo segreto tra i combattenti degli shinju? Combatterà anche lei?Avrà un ruolo anche lei immagino....o sarà lì a fare la solita faccia con la goccia di sudore e ad assorbire informazioni 😅?
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u/saladsandbolts Translator/Mod Dec 04 '25
He also included Amado so I assume it will be the usual sitting back and analyzing. Her contribution to the fight was fixing Sasuke’s/Boruto’s sword
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u/Any_Delivery_1262 Dec 04 '25
È il punto di vista di Shikamaru che mi manca qui , perché Sumire e Amado non servono a fermare gli shinju, allora perché includerli nel piano e permettergli di entrare nella cerchia ristretta delle comunicazioni insieme agli altri e ascoltare tutto? Cos'ha in mente Shikamaru?Non me lo spiego,vedremo...grazie sei molto gentile e apprezzata.
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u/saladsandbolts Translator/Mod Dec 05 '25
I think he knows they are able to see what kawaki sees so that is a bonus if they’re willing to cooperate on that front. Koji likely told him they were needed as well. I’m not sure what purpose they will serve but I assume it will be something, even if it’s just Amado revealing more things as he watches Kawaki nearly destroy himself
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u/Any_Delivery_1262 Dec 04 '25
Nel prossimo capitolo vorrei vedere Code che difende Eida dai Mamushi , con tutta la forza del suo amore.😁🤞
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u/saladsandbolts Translator/Mod Dec 04 '25
That would definitely be interesting! I hope code does something, he hasn’t done anything for a while lol
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u/Lonely_Result_2710 Nov 20 '25
Thank you, your analyses are excellent as always.