The story
Blend of fan + translation.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Today it means: An unofficial translation of the dialogue or text of a media product (such as a manga, television programme, or video game) from one language to another which is done by fans rather than by its producer. Full definition →
Blend of fan + translation.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.