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Update the names of some of the Japanese-exclusive items
There are around a hundred items from, , and that do not have official translations since they did 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 3 groups:
 * 1) The item reappears in a later game entry. Its translation on Nookipedia is different from a later game entry.
 * 2) The item reappears in a later game entry. Its translation on Nookipedia is already identical to its name in a later game entry.
 * 3) The item does not reappear in a later game entry.

For this discussion, only group 1 will be addressed. Group 2 does not need to be addressed. Group 3 may be worth reviewing at a later date, but they will not be reviewed right now. 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.

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
The literal translation of this item is "bath tile floor," "bathtub tile floor," or "bathroom tile floor." Changing "Bathhouse" to "Bath" is not that large of difference, and it has the benefit of matching the localized name for consistency.

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.

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.

Images to be replaced
I would like to find or create adequate replacements for these screenshots:


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 * File:NL Leilani.jpg
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