• 通訳つうやく — interpretation (oral)
• 翻訳ほんやく — translation (written)
• 訳文やくぶん — translated text
• 訳やくす — to translate
• 訳わけ — reason; meaning; cause

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訳 combines 言 (speech) with 尺 (measure), giving the sense of “measuring words” to interpret or translate them. In everyday Japanese, わけ is a core word used to explain reasons or logical meaning, making this kanji common in both formal and casual contexts.