Oct 16, 2017 15:50
6 yrs ago
Japanese term
Italy
あわよくば
Non-PRO
Japanese to English
Art/Literary
Cinema, Film, TV, Drama
Dear ProZ members,
I have some doubts about how to translate あわよくば in this context. Two groups are collaborating to find a treasure, but at a certain point a discussion arises. One of the groups accuse the other one saying they just took advantage of them to reach their goals. One of the members of this second group replies:
それはお互い様でしょう？あなただってあわよくばと考えていたはずです
(The same could be said about you, don't you think? I'm sure you were thinking to take advantage of the first chance that comes up too.)
What's the meaning of あわよくば here? Does my translation make sense?
Thank you very much!
I have some doubts about how to translate あわよくば in this context. Two groups are collaborating to find a treasure, but at a certain point a discussion arises. One of the groups accuse the other one saying they just took advantage of them to reach their goals. One of the members of this second group replies:
それはお互い様でしょう？あなただってあわよくばと考えていたはずです
(The same could be said about you, don't you think? I'm sure you were thinking to take advantage of the first chance that comes up too.)
What's the meaning of あわよくば here? Does my translation make sense?
Thank you very much!
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +1 | if circumstance allows |
Maiyim Baron
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| 3 +1 | if possible |
Port City
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| 3 | if things go well, if there is a chance |
Yuko Fujita
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Proposed translations
+1
11 hrs
Maiyim Baron
United States
United States
Native in English
United States
More than the words 857-206-3831
Native in: English 
Works in: Japanese to English, English to Japanese
Selected
if circumstance allows
"I'm sure you would take advantage of the circumstances too"
3 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks! That's more or less the solution I've decided to use."
1 hr
Yuko Fujita
United States
United States
Native in Japanese
Specializes in field
United States
English to Japanese translator
Native in: Japanese (Variant: Standard-Japan) 
Works in: English to Japanese, Japanese to English
if things go well, if there is a chance
If there is a chance (or if things go well for you), you would take advantage of the first chance that comes up too.
Reference:
https://detail.chiebukuro.yahoo.co.jp/qa/question_detail/q1115930116
http://ejje.weblio.jp/content/%E3%81%82%E3%82%8F%E3%82%88%E3%81%8F%E3%81%B0
+1
13 hrs
if possible
I think "if possible" is good enough.
"You want to to do the same (i.e., to reach the treasure by making use of us) if possible."
"You want to to do the same (i.e., to reach the treasure by making use of us) if possible."
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Crisp Alvar (X)
: Keep it short and simple.
12 hrs
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Thank you!
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