Translator Reviews ( Japanese → English )

Rating: 52 / Native Japanese / 1 Review / 10 Feb 2015 at 17:40

Japanese

商品が無事に届き安心しました。
私がebayに出品していない商品でも探しているものがあれば是非教えてください。
私はあなたのために商品を探すことができます。
これからも良い関係を築きましょう。

English

I'm relieved to hear that the item has arrived safely. Please tell me if you are looking for another item which I don't listed on eBay. I would like to help you find items.
I would like to build a good business partnership with you.

Reviews ( 1 )

khayashi06 rated this translation result as ★★★ 12 Feb 2015 at 08:54

original
I'm relieved to hear that the item has arrived safely. Please tell me if you are looking for another item which I don't listed on eBay. I would like to help you find items.
I would like to build a good business partnership with you.

corrected
I'm relieved to hear that the item has arrived safely. Please tell me if you are looking for any another items that I have not listed on eBay. I will be able to help you search for other items.
I would like to build a good business partnership with you.

naoki_bee_17 naoki_bee_17 12 Feb 2015 at 19:54

Thank you for the review. I wonder if "any another items" is grammatically correct?

A plural noun can be followed by "another"? "Any OTHER a plural noun" is common, though.

khayashi06 khayashi06 13 Feb 2015 at 03:58

My apologies. I forgot to edit the word "another". It should read "for any other items...."

khayashi06 khayashi06 13 Feb 2015 at 04:13

Now with that said, I see what you were trying to get at.

I think your question was: is [ANY + countable noun plural] grammatically correct. It is a legitimate question, and if you Google search the matter, there seems to be some debate around the issue. I always understood that any can be followed by either a singular or plural noun. However, I will look for some authoritative literature on this.

khayashi06 khayashi06 13 Feb 2015 at 04:32

This is not the most scientific answer, but here are some examples where the phrase "any other items" has been used on the website for Stanford University and FDA. For now, if it good enough for an Ivy League university and the governement to use it, I am thinking it is acceptable.

https://commencement.stanford.edu/faqs/are-there-any-restricted-items-andor-security-requirements
All Commencement venues have the authority to prohibit any other items deemed to be a security risk.

http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm206814.htm
Keep raw food diets separate from other foods. Wash working surfaces, utensils (including cutting boards, preparation and feeding bowls), hands, and any other items that touch or contact raw meat, poultry or seafood with hot soapy water.

naoki_bee_17 naoki_bee_17 13 Feb 2015 at 05:16

Hi コウスケ,

Thank you for taking the time to explain and show me examples. :) After commenting on it, I guessed you meant to say "any other items" or "any items." I just wanted to make sure if "a plural noun can be followed by "another."
Yes, a single noun can also be followed by "other" if the noun is an uncountable one. (i.g. any other information or advice)
But I'm not a grammar master. Maybe I miss some points. Also, I understand some sentences could sound weird even if they are grammatically correct.

Then again, thanks for your explanation. If there is a chance to review my translations again, よろしくお願いします。:)

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