- Do you read Japanese?
- I'm sorry, no. But if it's a matter of precise translation, I'm sure that can be arranged.

6 seconds sound clip from the The Bridge on the River Kwai movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:22:46.082 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- That is all. Officer prisoners, collect your tools.

- Bradley, back in your place.

- I must call your attention, Colonel Saito to Article 27 of the Geneva Convention.

- Belligerents may employ as workmen prisoners of war who are physically fit, other than officers...

- Give me the book.

- By all means. You read English, I take it?

- Do you read Japanese?

- I'm sorry, no. But if it's a matter of precise translation, I'm sure that can be arranged.

- You see, the code specifically states that the...

(ALL MURMURING)

- Stand fast in the ranks.

- You speak to me of code? What code? The coward's code!

[...]

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