BC

Japanese translation: British Columbia

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English term or phrase:	BC
Japanese translation:	British Columbia
Entered by:	Bart B. Van Bockstaele

03:20 Jan 18, 2005

English to Japanese translations [Non-PRO]
Science - Environment & Ecology

English term or phrase: BC

I wonder if there someone could help me.
A ducument about Environmental Issue. Its contant dosen't look difficult. But there is a word I dont understand.
The below is part of the document which includes the word."BC"

...That is why it is so important to understand that GARBAGE IS RESOURCEFUL! Nature cannot afford to discard usable materials, and neither can we.
The concept of sustainability is an important one worldwide.How we consume our resources here in BC affects people all over the world. ......

I have no idea what "BC" of the last sentence means. This "BC" appears only one time in this document. Is this a special term for the subject?
If you have any idea, please tell me.
Thank you.

tomokomukai KudoZ activity Questions: 3 (none open) Answers: 0
Local time: 18:47

British Columbia

Explanation:
It is very likely that BC stands for British Columbia, the Canadian province.

More context would indicate that, but I think it is very unlikely that it stands for something else.

Selected response from:

Bart B. Van Bockstaele
Canada
Local time: 21:47

Grading comment

Thanks for your prompt response.
This is an assignment for my translation class.
I take your word and see what happen.
Anyway, I really appreciate your help.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer

Summary of answers provided

4 +3

British Columbia

Bart B. Van Bockstaele

5 +2

British Columbia

jsl (X)

Answers

4 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +3

British Columbia

Explanation:
It is very likely that BC stands for British Columbia, the Canadian province.

More context would indicate that, but I think it is very unlikely that it stands for something else.

Bart B. Van Bockstaele
Canada
Local time: 21:47
Native speaker of:

Dutch

Grading comment

Thanks for your prompt response.
This is an assignment for my translation class.
I take your word and see what happen.
Anyway, I really appreciate your help.

5 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +2

British Columbia

Explanation:
I think it would stand for "British Columbia".

Reference: http://www.gov.bc.ca/

jsl (X)
Local time: 10:47
PRO pts in category: 4

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