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Beinan J.

English VS Chinese,Japanese VS Chinese, English VS Japanese

Tokyo, Japan
$25 per hour
214 jobs
$40K+ total earnings

Professional Summary Multilingual translator with 10+ years of international experience across China, Japan, and Singapore, offering expertise in English-Chinese-Japanese translation, proofreading, and localization. Certified JLPT N1 holder (Japanese) and TOEIC 900 (English), complemented by an MBA and deep cultural fluency in East Asian and Western business contexts. Proven track record in delivering precise, culturally nuanced translations for IT, corporate, and technical domains. Adept at leveraging AI tools and advanced software to ensure efficiency and accuracy. Core Competencies * Translation & Localization: English ⇄ Chinese ⇄ Japanese (business, IT, technical, marketing). * Cultural Bridging: Native-level fluency in Chinese and Japanese; nuanced understanding of U.S., Chinese, and Japanese corporate cultures. * Technical Proficiency: Microsoft 365, advanced PDF editing (Adobe, Foxit), AI-driven translation tools (e.g., Trados, DeepL), transcription software. * Client-Centric Approach: Committed to deadlines, detail-oriented, and praised for reliability by clients at global firms. Professional Experience Freelance Translator & Localization Specialist | Tokyo, Japan
(2018–Present) * Provide high-quality translations for corporate clients, specializing in IT documentation, business reports, and marketing materials. * Conduct proofreading and transcription services for Japanese and American multinationals, achieving 100% client satisfaction. * Utilize AI tools to streamline workflows while ensuring human-reviewed precision. IT Professional | Singapore
(2012–2018) * Supported cross-border communication between Japanese, Chinese, and English-speaking stakeholders, translating technical manuals and internal documents. * Localized software interfaces and user guides for East Asian markets. Previous Roles in Japan | Tokyo, Japan
(2007–2012) * Cultivated business acumen during MBA studies, offering freelance translation for academic and corporate projects. Education MBA Nagoya university Certifications * JLPT N1 (Japanese Language Proficiency Test, Highest Level) * TOEIC 900 (CEFR C1/C2 English Proficiency) Technical Skills * Translation Tools: SDL Trados, MemoQ, ChatGPT, DeepL. * Documentation: Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint. * Transcription: Otter.ai, Audacity. Services Offered * Translation/Transcreation * Proofreading & Editing * Transcription & Subtitling * On-Site/Virtual Interpreting * Data Entry & Localization Languages * Chinese (Mandarin): Native * Japanese: Native-Level (JLPT N1) * English: Professional Proficiency (TOEIC 900)

Hiroki U.

English-Japanese translation

Gosen, Japan
$30 per hour
528 jobs
$70K+ total earnings

Hi! I'm operating a service called "translation-interpritation service chikyujin" What I work on is written down below. Simultaneous translation at the conference, party and so on. Interpretation mail, letter, speech, registration materials and more. These are my Academic results. Japanese cabinet office program “the 45th Ship for South East Asian and Japanese Youth Program, Niigata program”. Translator. Japanese cabinet office program “the 31st Ship for World Youth Program, Sendai program”. Translator. Gosen Koyo marathon introducing video, subtitle translation. Personal introduction translation. Game translation for Tokyo Game Show. Website translation. Adults contents translation(novels, videos, website) Proofreading e.t.c. Please contact me anytime!!

Yamano M.

Translator

Tokyo, Japan
$3 per hour
6 jobs
$100+ total earnings

Hello, I am Yamano from Japan and currently studying abroad in Malaysia. I am majoring in computer science, with a focus on artificial intelligence. I am still in the process of learning about the IT field. Additionally, I have a passion for learning languages, and currently, I am studying a bit of Chinese. However, I haven't reached the level of a translator yet. I have previously worked part-time as a tutor at a Japanese cram school, so I am comfortable with teaching.

Sonya S.

Amazon Account Management, Amazon JP Expansion Support, JPN-ENG Transl

Tokyo, Japan
$38 per hour
42 jobs
$10K+ total earnings

EXPERIENCE Japanese Language Proficiency Test level N1 Mandarin Chinese 8 years of working in Japan 4+ years of medical translation JPN/ENG 3 + years of marketing & advertising Proficient in business Japanese (Keigo) Amazon JP Account Management, 213% Sales Growth SKILLS OVERVIEW: Amazon Account Management, Amazon listing localization (US /Japan markets), keyword research, SEO strategy, digital marketing, copy writing, data analysis, medical translation, business translation, interpreting, proofreading, voice acting. ◎Amazon ・Record CVR improvement from 5 to 14%, boosted ad driven sales by 300%, YoY 113% growth. ・Exp: Listing optimization, PPC ad optimization, full cycle account management, SEO/KW tracking, creative direction for sub/main/A+ images. Especially knowledgeable in the Japanese cosmetics/skincare industry. ◎JPN-ENG Translation/Editing I am skilled at translating to best fit the tone of the original author, while sounding natural in the second language. I take into consideration the context, culture, tone, and audience when translating in order to achieve the highest quality, at an efficient and quick pace. Also able to edit, copy write, proofread. Rate depends on the project requested.

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