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Update the names of some of the Japanese-exclusive items
There are 110 items from, , and that do not have official translations since they do not appear in  (see Category:Items with no English localization). Nookipedia and the ACGC Spreadsheet for the most part are currently using direct translations. However, and I were reviewing some of the original community translation choices in the spreadsheets server, and we feel that it would make sense to tweak some of the translations to be more accurate or reflect their localized names in later game entries.

The items in Category:Items with no English localization can be generalized into 4 groups:
 * 1) The item reappears in a later game entry. Its translation on Nookipedia is different from a later game entry. (40 items)
 * 2) The item reappears in a later game entry. Its translation on Nookipedia is already identical to its name in a later game entry. (36 items)
 * 3) The item does not reappear in a later game entry. (28 items)
 * 4) The item does not exactly fit in the previous 3 groups due to major changes with the Japanese name/design in later game entries. (6 items)

For this discussion, only group 1 will be addressed. Group 2 does not need to be addressed. Groups 3 and 4 may be worth reviewing at a later date, but they will not be reviewed right now. (See the next section for a list of items that will not be addressed in this discussion.) Here are the 40 items that could have their names updated.

Item #1: Alcove → Tokonoma
An overall better translation that matches the localized name. While "Alcove" is not an inaccurate translation, is an accepted encyclopedic term.

Item #2: Apple Cardboard → Apple Cardboard Box
An overall better translation, since "Cardboard Box" is more specific than "Cardboard." It also happens to match the localized name of "Cardboard Box."

Item #3: Mandarin Cardboard → Mandarin Cardboard Box, Tangerine Cardboard Box, or Orange Cardboard Box
Like with the previous item (item #2), this item is also a cardboard box that would benefit with a new translation, since "Cardboard Box" is more specific than "Cardboard." However, there is a gray area when it comes to translating the first part of the name, みかん (mikan). "" can be translated as several things, including "mandarin (orange)," "tangerine," or "orange." Mandarins and tangerines are types of oranges, and mandarins and tangerines are almost identical fruits with a very slight difference. Of small note, the fruit changed from mikan to orange between and  (in the Japanese versions only); however, the item in question in  is a mikan.

Between "Mandarin Cardboard Box," "Tangerine Cardboard Box," and "Orange Cardboard Box," I vote for "Tangerine Cardboard Box." To be honest, I'm a bit biased, because when I first learned the word "mikan," I was taught that it meant "tangerine." But as of writing this comment, when I googled the translations for "mikan," the majority of the results seem to be "mandarin (orange)"... Anyways, I still feel that "Tangerine" is the best choice of the three, because it avoids any confusion that could be associated with the Mandarin Chinese dialect, and orange as a color of the rainbow. Additionally, Tangy's page describes the translation of "mikan" as "tangerine," so we should keep the translation of this item as "tangerine" for consistency. Either way, I think it is better to be slightly more accurate in choosing either "Tangerine" or "Mandarin," even if it contradicts the localization of "mikan" as "orange." Tangerines and mandarins are a slightly different fruit from oranges, which the localization fails to capture.

Item #4: Spring Pennant → Spring Championship Pennant or Spring Champion's Pennant
The literal translation of this item is "spring championship pennant." While the spring championship pennant (はるのゆうしょうき, haru no yuushouki) has not made a reappearance, the championship pennant (ゆうしょうき, yuushouki) has. Although the technically has no equivalent purple version, they share the same base name, ゆうしょうき (yuushouki), which is worth taking into consideration.

Between "Spring Championship Pennant," and "Spring Champion's Pennant," I vote for "Spring Champion's Pennant." I believe changing "Pennant" to "Champion's Pennant" is acceptable in order to sync the name with the localized  name. However, I would have no issue with alternatively choosing "Spring Championship Pennant" as a more direct translation than the current name of "Spring Pennant."

Item #5: Autumn Pennant → Fall Championship Pennant, Autumn Championship Pennant, Fall Champion's Pennant, or Autumn Champion's Pennant
This item should technically have "Fall" in its name rather than "Autumn" due to the community vote in Talk:Fall; if a community translation must opt between "fall" and "autumn," then it should opt for "fall," per the previous community vote. Furthermore, it is obtained from the "Fall Sports Fair." However, one thing that contradicts this naming scheme is that there is an item called in  that is similarly obtained from the Fall Sports Fair. It would make sense to continue using the "Autumn" naming scheme for consistency with the localization of this similar item. Also, as described in the previous item (item #4), ゆうしょうき (yuushouki) literally translates to "championship pennant."

Between "Fall Championship Pennant," "Autumn Championship Pennant," "Fall Champion's Pennant," and "Autumn Champion's Pennant," I vote for "Autumn Champion's Pennant." I feel "Autumn" is slightly more appropriate than "Fall" due to the existence of the similar item in with the "autumn" naming scheme. I also believe changing "Pennant" to "Champion's Pennant" is acceptable in order to sync the name with the localized  name. However, I would have no issue with alternatively choosing "Autumn Championship Pennant" as a more direct translation than the current name of "Autumn Pennant."

Item #6: Barricade → Saw Horse, Sawhorse, or Safety Barrier
This one is a bit strange. The Japanese item name has been consistent throughout all entries, but its design changed at the same time the item was localized in the English version of. On the one hand, I can see leaving the name as the direct translation due to the design change, but on the other hand, I can see changing it to one of the localized names for consistency purposes. It doesn't help that it has had multiple English names and its design revert back to its original design in, adding to the confusion.

As much as I would like to use one of the localized names in this scenario, I think it is better to leave the name unchanged. However, I wouldn't be against changing the name to "Safety Barrier," since it is the most recent localization and shares an identical design with the item.

Item #7: Basketball Goal → Basketball Hoop
While the literal translation of this item is "Basketball Goal," to my understanding, it is still appropriate to translate it as "Basketball Hoop." This would also have the benefit of matching the localized name for consistency.

Item #8: Bass Boat-Wrap Sushi → Bass Sushi Platter
While bass boat-wrap sushi (バスのふなもり, basu no funamori) has not made a reappearance, boat-wrap sushi (ふなもり, funamori) has.

As much as I would like to use the localized name in this scenario, I think it is better to leave the name unchanged, as "boat-wrap sushi" is more specific than "sushi platter."

Item #9: Bathhouse Tile → Bath Tile
お風呂場 (おふろば, ofuruba) translates to either "bathhouse" or "bathroom," while the root of the word, 風呂 (ふろ, furu) translates to "bath." The literal translation of this item is either "bathhouse tile floor" or "bathroom tile floor."

Item #10: Bean Throwing Set → Bean-Tossing Kit
"Throwing Set" and "Tossing Kit" is a fairly negligible difference, I think it makes sense to change the name so that it matches the localization. Technically the item in is a furniture rather than a tool like in  and, and it has a slightly different design, but the design difference and functionality in this scenario shouldn't have an impact in how the item is translated. Also the name should definitely have a hyphen, since "bean throwing/tossing" is being used as an adjective.

Items #11 and #12: Beckoning (Black) Cat → Lucky (Black) Cat
In Japanese, these are called , which literally means "beckoning cat," but they are usually called "lucky cat" in English, as was done in later games.

Per the above. This would be an overall better translation that matches the localized name.

Item #13: Big Haul Flag → Big-Catch Flag or Fishing-Boat Flag
The literal translation of this item is "big-catch flag." can be read as either たいりょうばた (tairyou bata) or たいりょうき (tairyou ki). たいりょう (tairyou) means "big catch," while ばた (bata) and き (ki) both mean "flag" or "banner." Essentially, they are the same word in Japanese, so despite the design change, it is considered the same item. In, the first variant is described as "大漁" (tairyou), as that is the most prominent kanji on the flag. However, the localization of the first variant is "Nintenmaru - Big Catch," which includes the transliteration of some smaller kanji on the flag; the reason for the localizers doing this, despite the original Japanese variant name not including "Nintenmaru" whatsoever, was so it would have a consistent naming scheme with the other English variant names.

Between "Big-Catch Flag" and "Fishing-Boat Flag," I vote for "Big-Catch Flag." "Big catch" is a more accurate translation of tairyou compared to "big haul" and "fishing boat." Additionally, the localization uses both "fishing boat" and "big catch" when it comes to tairyou, so using "big catch," the most accurate translation so far, would also have the benefit of matching one of the localizations.

Item #14: Cabriole Leg Bathtub → Claw-Foot Tub
The literal translation of this item is "cat-foot bathtub." "Cabriole" is not a totally inaccurate term, but it is usually used to refer to tables rather than bathtubs. "Clawfoot tub" is a commonplace term, and it seems appropriate to use the localized name, "Claw-Foot Tub."

Item #15: Cracker → Party Popper
While the literal translation of this item is "Cracker," to my understanding, it is still acceptable to translate it as "Party Popper." Additionally, the for "cracker (party goods)" links to the English Wikipedia page for "party popper" in the interlanguage links section, as the items are essentially identical.

Items #16-18: Daruma → Dharma
While the name Daruma does come from the Sanskrit Dharma (specifically ), in the context of the Japanese dolls they are almost always called daruma, even in English. Note also the Certain-Victory Daruma (Giant Dharma in later games) is called so due to having the kanji 必勝 (hisshou, certain victory) on it, which is somewhat common on daruma dolls.

On the one hand, I can see leaving the names as the direct translations since they are more specific, but on the other hand, I can see changing them to match the localized names for consistency purposes.

Item #19: Dresser → Paulownia Dresser, Paulownia Closet, or Empress-Tree-Wood Dresser
The name of this item prior to is 桐箪笥 (きりだんす, kiri dansu), which literally translates to "Paulownia dresser." is a genus of hardwood tree in Asia. This item should be translated as "Paulownia Dresser," although for some reason the pre- localization opts for "Paulownia Closet" instead. It's not really a closet, since you can't hang clothes in this item. However, in, the item's Japanese name slightly changes and becomes 和箪笥 (わだんす, wa dansu), which literally translates to "Japanese dresser," and the 桐 (kiri) part of the name is moved to the variant. While the localization now properly describes the item as a "Dresser," it simultaneously alters the translation of "Paulownia" to "Empress-Tree Wood." "" is a very specific species of Paulownia, and 桐 (kiri) can technically refer to either "Paulownia" or "Paulownia tomentosa."

Between "Paulownia Dresser," "Paulownia Closet," and "Empress-Tree-Wood Dresser," I vote for "Paulownia Dresser." The current name on Nookipedia already aptly refers to it as a "Dresser," and I feel adding "Paulownia" to it will improve the translation. As for choosing between the two different localizations for 桐 (kiri), "Empress-Tree Wood" and "Paulownia," I think it would be better to choose the more generic "Paulownia." While the localization isn't inaccurate in choosing "empress tree" for "Paulownia tomentosa," they could have also opted for either "princess tree" or "fox-glove tree" and (seemingly) arbitrarily chose "empress tree" out of all of the possibilities involving "Paulownia tomentosa." You can't go wrong with the more generic "Paulownia," which is both an accurate translation of 桐 (kiri) and the pre- localization's choice for this item's name. So essentially, I feel that choosing "Paulownia Dresser" is taking the most accurate parts of the pre- and 's localizations and combining them.

Item #20: Faucet → Washbasin or Wash Station
(The item in question is in row 1; row 2 and 3 are showcased for comparison as they have very similar Japanese names.) This item from the Spa Theme literally translates to "place of washing" (あらいば, arai ba). While it was initially localized as "Washbasin," it was changed to "Wash Station" with the update of  due to the existence of the identically-localized Washbasin, "hand washing" (てあらい, te arai), item from the Dr.'s Office Set in.

Between "Washbasin" and "Wash Station," I'll arbitrarily choose "Wash Station" for my vote. To be honest, I'm equally split between both potential new names. However, I definitely want the name of this item to be updated, so I am obligated to choose one of them. On the one hand, I can see choosing "Washbasin" since it makes sense for the name to seamlessly remain the same between and the item's return in, but on the other hand, I can see choosing "Wash Station" since it makes sense to use the most-recently localized name in. If there are any strong arguments for "Washbasin" instead, I will be easily swayed and change my vote accordingly.

Item #21: Jōmon Pottery → Jomon Pottery
is meant to be spelled with an "ō." However, the localized name uses a regular "o." It's probably better not to change the name.

Items #22 and 23: Tin Drum → Drum Can, Drum, or Oil Barrel
(The items in question are in rows 1 and 2; row 3 is showcased for comparison since it has a similar Japanese name and has appeared in for GameCube.) ちゃいろのドラムカン / ちゃいろのドラムかん (chairo no doramukan) literally translates to "brown drum can" or "light brown drum can," while あかいドラムカン / あかいドラムかん (akai doramukan) literally translates to "red drum can." To be honest, while "drum" is not an inaccurate localization, I feel it is not the best choice, because "drum" can be confused with the instrument. "Drum can" or "barrel" more clearly evoke the intended meaning. However, it makes sense to use "drum" anyways to be consistent with the localization, especially since was localized in  and exists in some of the same pre- games ( and ) as ちゃいろのドラムカン and あかいドラムカン.

Item #24: Milk Fridge → Milk Case
The literal translation of this item is "Milk Case." Although "Milk Fridge" probably conveys the idea of this item slightly better, I think it's acceptable to change the name to match the literal translation, which also happens to match the localization.

Item #25: Morning Assembly Stand → Platform
It seems that the localization uses a generic name that is meant to make more sense to an English-speaking audience. However, it's probably better to leave the name unchanged since it's more specific.

Item #26: New Year's Eve Noodles → New Year's Noodles
As much as I would like to use the localized name in this scenario, I think it is better to leave the name unchanged, as is traditionally eaten on New Year's Eve, making "New Year's" by itself slightly misleading.

Item #27: New Year's Food → Osechi
I like that it matches the localization for consistency.

Item #28 and 29: Rag Chair/Desk → Chair/Desk with Rag, Chair/Desk with Cloth, Chair/Desk with Towel, or Towel Chair/Desk
(The items in question are in rows 1 and 2; row 3 is showcased for comparison since it shares some of its Japanese name.) ぞうきんのイス (zoukin no isu) can be translated as either "dust-cloth chair" or "cleaning-cloth chair," while ぞうきんのつくえ (zoukin no tsukue) can be translated as either "dust-cloth table" or "cleaning-cloth table." While neither of these items have made a reappearance, the Towel Rack (ぞうきんかけ, zoukin kake) has. The localization opts to translates "cleaning cloth/dust cloth" (ぞうきん, zoukin) as "towel" for this particular item.

Chubby Bub has noted that, while the literal translations of these items are "cleaning-cloth chair" and "cleaning-cloth desk," these items would more aptly be referred to as "chair with a cleaning clothing" and "desk with a cleaning cloth" in English. He would personally opt for "Chair with Cleaning Cloth" and "Desk with Cleaning Cloth," but the names are a bit lengthy, and he suggests that either "Chair with Rag" and "Desk with Rag," or "Chair with Cloth" and "Desk with Cloth," would be acceptable. But not "Cloth Chair" and "Cloth Desk," since that would make it sound like that the items are made of cloth.

The current name seems fine. The rack item is fairly different in nature compared to the chair and desk anyways, so there isn't much benefit in translating ぞうきん (zoukin) as "towel" in order to match the localization.

Item #30: Red Vending Machine → Red Drink Machine
じはんき (jibanki) literally translates to "vending machine," while あかいじはんき (akai jibanki) literally translates to "red vending machine." This means that the localization in later games introduced the word "drink" into the name, even though there isn't anything about the original name that would imply that this item is related to drinks, other than its visual appearance. Also, there are some other items that contain the word jibanki that are not necessarily drink machines, like the (キャンディのじはんき, kyandi no jibanki). Furthermore, the Vending Set (じはんきセット, jibanki setto), also known as the Vending Machine Set, doesn't include the word "drink" in it either.

As much as I would like to use the localized name in this scenario, I think it is better to leave the name unchanged. While "Drink Machine" is technically more specific in describing the item, it is a less accurate translation.

Item #31: Sewing Box → Sturdy Sewing Box
The literal translation of this item is "sewing box." It looks like the localization introduced an adjective into the name for flavor, even though it was not really necessary.

Item #32: Shakōkidogū → Spaceman
This item's English and Japanese name changed when the item's identity was changed from a furniture to an artwork (the Ancient Statue) starting in, so this discussion will only be focusing on its non-artwork incarnation. The encyclopedic term for this item is the (goggle-eyed dogū). However, the localization team presumably felt that an English-speaking audience would not be culturally up-to-speed on Jōmon pottery and felt "Spaceman" would be an appropriate translation.

As much as I would like to use the localized name in this scenario, I think it is better to leave the name unchanged.

Item #33: Spa Tub → Bathtub
(The item in question is in row 1; row 2 is showcased for comparison since it shares some of its Japanese name.) The literal translation of this item prior to is "bathtub" (ゆぶね, yubune). The item's base name is slightly different but essentially also translates to "bathtub" (バスタブ, basutabu); its golden version, きんのゆぶね (kin no yubune), still retains the same base name as its normal incarnation prior to.

An overall better translation that matches the localized name.

Item #34: Tansu → Stair Dresser
While "Tansu" is not an inaccurate translation, it's a bit broad; "Stair Dresser" is more literal and more specific. "Staircase Dresser" is another suitable translation for this item, but it makes sense to use "Stair Dresser," the localized name.

Item #35: Tanuki Figurine → Raccoon Figurine
On the one hand, I can see leaving the name as the direct translation; "raccoons" are specific to the localization and do not exist in the Japanese version. But on the other hand, I can see changing the name to match one of the localized names for consistency purposes.

Item #36: Tanukichi's Autograph → Nook's Autograph or Tom Nook's Autograph
(The item in question is in row 1; row 2 is showcased for comparison since it shares some of its Japanese name and has appeared in for GameCube.) Tom Nook's Japanese name is "Tanukichi." On the one hand, I can see leaving the item name as his original Japanese name, but on the other hand, I can see changing the item name to match his English name for consistency purposes.

Item #37: Traffic Guidance Robot → Safety Robot
交通誘導 (こうつうゆうどう, koutsuuyuudou) literally translates to "traffic guidance," a role served by. However, the localization translates the word as "safety" in regards to the clothing item. The current name for the robot seems fine and probably does not need to be changed.

Item #38: Tsukimi Dango → Dango
are a type of Japanese dumplings, of which Tsukimi dango are a specific variety eaten at Tsukimi (the Harvest Moon Festival). As can be seen on the Wikipedia page, there are many other varieties of dango. Although in all games the Japanese name is "Tsukimi dango", because the item is obtained in celebration of the Tsukimi festival, the localization opted to exclude the Tsukimi specifier. So it's another case of choosing to keep the more specific Japanese name, or omitting it to conform with localizations.

As much as I would like to use the localized name in this scenario, I think it is better to leave the name unchanged, since "Tsukimi dango" is a specific type of dango.

Item #39: Wooden Crate → Wooden Box
This is essentially the same item between all its appearances (although the FRAGILE stamp was removed after ), and the Japanese name remains the same, きばこ. Obviously "crate" and "box" are not very dissimilar, and it seems to be that きばこ (木箱 in kanji) can refer to either a large wooden crate used for transportation, like this one, or a smaller wooden box for other purposes. But without context, it probably would just be translated as "wooden box", since that applies to both. .

I like that it matches the localization for consistency.

Item #40: Worn-Out Mud Wall → Dirt-Clod Wall
The current name of the item, "Worn-Out Mud Wall", is the literal translation of the name ボロいつちかべ. The item has this Japanese name in all games but also is called "Dirt-Clod Wall" in all English localizations. They're not exactly the same but they both convey the nature of the wall.

I like that it matches the localization for consistency.

Addendum
As mentioned in the previous discussion, the items in Category:Items with no English localization can be generalized into 4 groups:
 * 1) The item reappears in a later game entry. Its translation on Nookipedia is different from a later game entry. (40 items)
 * 2) The item reappears in a later game entry. Its translation on Nookipedia is already identical to its name in a later game entry. (36 items)
 * 3) The item does not reappear in a later game entry. (28 items)
 * 4) The item does not exactly fit in the previous 3 groups due to major changes with the Japanese name/design in later game entries. (6 items)

Group 1 items were addressed in the previous discussion. Groups 2, 3, and 4 items were not addressed earlier; they are listed here for posterity.

Group 2
Items with a Nookipedia name that is already identical to the localized name in a later game entry.
 * (base Japanese name is shared with the Haz-Mat Barrel in PG, WW, CF, and the Oil Barrel (Danger) in NL)
 * Lovely Painting
 * (base Japanese name is shared with the Haz-Mat Barrel in PG, WW, CF, and the Oil Barrel (Danger) in NL)
 * Lovely Painting
 * (base Japanese name is shared with the Haz-Mat Barrel in PG, WW, CF, and the Oil Barrel (Danger) in NL)
 * Lovely Painting
 * Lovely Painting
 * Lovely Painting
 * Lovely Painting
 * Lovely Painting
 * Lovely Painting
 * Lovely Painting
 * Lovely Painting
 * Lovely Painting
 * Lovely Painting
 * Lovely Painting

Group 3
Items that never appear again after DnM/DnM+/DnMe+.
 * (the design and Japanese name are different from the in PG and DnMe+)
 * Dreadful Painting
 * Healing Painting
 * Novel Painting
 * (the design and Japanese name are different from the Princess Bed from the Princess Series)
 * Healing Painting
 * Novel Painting
 * (the design and Japanese name are different from the Princess Bed from the Princess Series)
 * Healing Painting
 * Novel Painting
 * (the design and Japanese name are different from the Princess Bed from the Princess Series)
 * Novel Painting
 * (the design and Japanese name are different from the Princess Bed from the Princess Series)
 * Novel Painting
 * (the design and Japanese name are different from the Princess Bed from the Princess Series)
 * Novel Painting
 * (the design and Japanese name are different from the Princess Bed from the Princess Series)
 * Novel Painting
 * (the design and Japanese name are different from the Princess Bed from the Princess Series)
 * (the design and Japanese name are different from the Princess Bed from the Princess Series)

Group 4
Items that are special exceptions.

No Sable fabric patterns unlocked
If the player has not unlocked any Sable fabric patterns, villagers will only utilize the 8 default customization options for their NookPhones: Green, Red, Pink, Black, White, Blue, Yellow, and Beige.

All Sable fabric patterns unlocked
As the player begins to unlock Sable fabric patterns, villagers will begin to utilize them for their NookPhones. If all Sable fabric patterns have been unlocked, villagers and special characters will utilize the following NookPhones.

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