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Hoshun M.

Tokyo, Japan

$40/hr
5.0
233 jobs

I’m Hoshun, a native professional Japanese translator and proofreader who turns large-scale Word (DOCX) / Excel (XLSX)/ PowerPoint (PPTX) / Google Document/Spreadsheet/Slide/XLIFF packages into flawless Japanese—often faster than average. I guarantee exceptional quality at unparalleled speed for tasks that other translators might deem impossible. When quick and meticulous translations are needed, you can rely on me as your steadfast ally. Field: General contents, Fintech, IT, etc. **<My skills>** - Translation, Localization (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, Google Docs, Google Spreadsheets, Google Slides, XLIFF, json, HTML, CSS, Texts, etc.) - Transcreation - Transcription of Japanese (Audio and video files, mp3, mp4) - Subtitling (SRT) - Proofreading, checking - Voice recording, narration, voice acting <The platform I'm familiar with> Crowdin Qualtrics Phrase **<About subtitling>** I can make SRT files or burn subtitles directly onto a video. - YouTube: Bodd x Disney (Japanese Subtitles) # Examples of my past translation projects **<Apps>** - Smart Meditation: A wellness app offering guided meditation sessions and mindfulness tools - POP guide: A digital guide app providing interactive information for events, museums, or exhibitions - 3D Modeling App: A creative tool for designing and visualizing 3D models - QuitSure: A health app designed to help users quit smoking through behavioral guidance - Toko: English leaning app - Donna: AI song and music maker - IRMO: An AI-powered art and avatar creation app for generating images and visual content - TradingKey: A finance app offering trading tools and resources for investors - Bodd: Automatic fitting app - 5 Minute Pilates: Daily Pilates guide app - Liven: Self-discovery companion app - Ruut: Personalized running & mobility training app - Pushscroll: Fitness motivation app replacing doomscrolling with workouts **<Websites>** - QuitSure: Official website for the smoking cessation app, with resources and user support - Smart Meditation: Website for the meditation app, featuring program details and subscription options - Makkah Digital Coin: A cryptocurrency platform providing digital coin services and blockchain solutions - KOMOJU card: A payment gateway site offering online transaction and e-commerce solutions - INNO SUPPS: A nutrition and supplement brand website showcasing health products - Zact: A fintech website offering digital payment and financial management services - TradingKey: Online platform for trading education, tools, and financial resources - JMarkets: A financial services website focused on market analysis and trading solutions - NEBULA: A personality‑analysis platform providing AI‑driven insights - MyTraitsProfile: An online assessment site offering MBTI‑based personality tests **< Books >** - "Wonderful Day" # Publisher Kidkidos books - "The Traveling Caterpillar" # Publisher: Kidkidos books - "I Am Thankful" By Shelley Admont # Publisher: Kidkidos books - "Under the Stars" # Publisher: Kidkidos books - "Knowing Me, Knowing You - TAKE A WALK WITH ME" by Elizabeth Murphy, Ed.D. - "If You’re not Monitoring, You’re Not Protected" By Dr. James Dean Senger **< Games >** - Passion Eye - The Last Frame **< YouTube >** - Quantum Tech HD - Oscar Hunt: Scaling US Retail Operations with Bodd **< Opera >** - Curlew River by Benjamin Britten **<Voice over, narration>** - P3 Dokument (Swedish Broadcasting Corporation) **<Medical>** - Clinical tests - Charts - Surgery explanations - Cancer study - Discussion Guide for Physicians **<Transportation>** - Fly Lili airport announcement (Air port announcement) - TVM UI Translation - Haneda Airport Parking (Terms and Conditions)

  • Subtitling
  • Subtitles
  • Japanese
  • Transcription Timestamping
  • General Transcription
  • Microsoft Word
  • Translation
  • Japanese to English Translation
  • English to Japanese Translation
  • Localization
  • Website Localization
  • Software Localization
  • Translation & Localization Software
  • Mobile App Localization
  • Marketing Localization
Ayushi M.

Tokyo, Japan

$30/hr
4.4
293 jobs

みなさま、こんにちは!! I provide an accurate, localised, fluid and grammatically-correct translation in the fields of Automotive, business, IT, medicine, pharmaceutical, finance, law, travel, lifestyle, literature, and culture in various formats such as documents, manuals, reports, presentations, contracts, news, product descriptions, ad copy, blog posts, surveys, short stories, books, websites and apps. Twelve years of experience in working for major U.S/Japanese corporations in translation/proofreading/transcription/interpretation. ***What I can help you with*** • JP to EN & EN to JP Translation • JP to EN & EN to JP Transcription with time codes and subtitles • JP to EN & EN to JP interpretation (teleconference/video conference/face to face) • Social media contents creation (JP/EN) • Research (JP/EN) • Presentation creation (JP/EN) - Being a liaison between you and your client • Translation on CAT tools. • I also work as a Virtual Assistant helping companies to communicate better and bridge the gap. ***Work Experience*** My past Translation Assignments include: • Translations of chemical related documents, technical documents. • Food & beverages materials (restaurant menus and information). • Translation of games like Hollywood stories, dice media game series, Sega games etc. • Travel leaflets, entertainment-related materials, web gadget texts, and social media pages. • Translation of machine manuals, Drawings, marketing materials, Technical documents. • Translation of Finance related documents like balance sheets, account statements, financial contracts etc. • Translation of website for online casinos, new offers, games. • Translations done for medical devices company PMDA in Japan. • Worked as a Translator for Merck Pharmaceutical company in New York. • Translations to improvise Facebook automated translation. • Translations of HR policies, company policies, certificates. • Transcription of interviews, movies, games. • Worked on MTPE project for Amazon Japan. • Worked on PayPal project for Pactera Edge My Past Interpretation Assignments Include: • Worked with ARM market research as a simultaneous and consecutive interpreter to conduct web-interviews. Topics for the interpretation included: a) Topic: Hematology & Oncology b) Topic: Gaming c) Topic: Plasma/Immunoglobulin Products

  • General Transcription
  • English
  • Data Entry
  • Language Interpretation
  • English to Japanese Translation
  • Administrative Support
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Japanese to English Translation
Beinan J.

Tokyo, Japan

$25/hr
5.0
214 jobs

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)

  • Subtitles
  • Translation
  • Product Documentation
  • Content Localization
  • Contract Translation
  • English to Japanese Translation
  • Chinese to English Translation
  • Japanese to English Translation
  • English to Chinese Translation
  • Chinese to Japanese Translation
  • Japanese to Chinese Translation
  • Medical Translation
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Mobile App Localization
  • Language Interpretation
Giacomo A.

Saitama, Japan

$25/hr
4.8
6 jobs

I'm a translator specializing on Japanese > Italian and English > Italian and an Italian language teacher as well

  • Proofreading
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • English
  • Academic Editing
  • Teaching
  • Tutoring
  • Document Translation
  • Translation
  • Website Localization
  • Writing
Kento N.

Sapporo, Japan

$35/hr
5.0
20 jobs

I’m a native Japanese localization specialist with eight years of experience translating, localizing, and adapting English content for Japanese audiences. • Localization for SaaS products, apps, websites, UI, e-commerce, and digital platforms • Marketing localization and copy adaptation for landing pages, emails, product pages, campaigns, and promotional content • Localization review, linguistic QA, proofreading, AI post-editing, SEO localization, transcreation, and terminology management • Experience across IT, education, e-commerce, art, music, film, and cultural content • Natural Japanese tailored to your product, audience, and brand voice

  • Subtitling
  • Near-Native Fluency
  • Documentation
  • Email Communication
  • Translation
  • Technical Translation
  • Advertisement
  • English to Japanese Translation
  • Japanese to English Translation
  • Website Localization
  • Copywriting
  • Marketing Localization
  • Ecommerce Website
  • Proofreading
  • SEO Writing
Ai M.

Akita, Japan

$30/hr
5.0
46 jobs

Hello! I'm a Japanese-English bilingual raised in Japan. I've been translating a variety of texts and audiovisuals from English to Japanese and Japanese to English since 2011. I specialize in the following entertainment industries: - Manga - Games - Film & TV I strive to work on each job with accuracy and efficiency. I look forward to hearing from you!

  • Subtitles
  • Caption
  • English to Japanese Translation
  • Japanese to English Translation

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