noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
free translation; liberal translation
A translation that prioritizes natural expression and overall meaning over a word-for-word rendering. Often contrasted with 直訳 (literal translation).
See also: 直訳
この詩は意訳すると元のニュアンスが伝わりやすい。
If you translate this poem freely, the original nuance comes across more easily.
A liberal translation, rather than a literal one, will result in more natural Japanese.