A Japanese executive gives a careful reply after hearing a proposal and leaves the decision open. In English, the same reply can sound much closer to agreement. Japanese cultural norms in interpretation affect formality, hierarchy, indirect communication, silence, and the relationship between speakers. If those signals disappear, a correct rendering can still make speakers sound
Imagine you’re organizing an international conference. The keynote speaker – an expert whose research could change how your industry thinks – delivers a powerful, nuanced talk. Half the audience follows closely. The other half, relying on a translation app, reads literal, staccato sentences that miss the subtle humor, the emphasis, and the underlying tone. Then,
Japan is buzzing — and not just with neon. For businesses looking beyond the usual markets, Japan offers a rare mix of scale, sophistication, and fresh demand: a world-class manufacturing base and supply-chain know-how, frontier technology in robotics and automation, an under-exploited digital services market, and rapidly growing opportunities in healthcare, eldercare and clean energy
Japan: Known as the Land of the Rising Sun, it’s famous for its delicious sushi, stunning Sakura cherry blossom, as well as its cutting-edge technology, and warm, friendly people. Just one thing stands in the way: mastering the intricacies of the Japanese language and its complex system of honorifics. That’s where Japanese interpreters come in.
Interpreters play an essential role when it comes to communication. Thanks to their mastery of both the source and target languages, a skilled interpreter can forge the necessary relationship for both parties to communicate with ease. As well as overcoming language obstacles, interpreters also understand the cultural background that underpins the exchange, providing insight
Translation is a fascinating process and each language pair brings along its own unique set of challenges and fascinations. However, when you need to translate two languages that don’t have a common script, an additional layer of complexity comes into play. Such is the case with Japanese-to-English translation, made no less challenging by the fact
Interpreters are those who are fluent in two or more languages and who can interpret one language into the other in spoken form. They differ slightly from translators, whose output in the target language is in the form of writing. Interpretation is more than simply a matter of converting words from one language into the
Japanese interpreters and translators attend cherry blossom festivals in Washington, DC, and worldwide. The cherry blossoms represent the spirit of Japan and the beginning of spring. Our translation company delivers Japanese simultaneous interpreting, Japanese consecutive interpreting, and Japanese translation services to support the festivities. Japanese translation of sakura Sakura refers to both the cherry blossom
Japanese to English over the phone interpreting reveals unique cultural values for facing adversity. Producer Miki Meek provides live Japanese to English over the phone interpreting as she reports on a phone booth in Japan for the story “One last thing before I go” on This American Life. After the 2011 tsunami and earthquake, Itaru
Interpreters provide over the phone interpreting for all languages, including Russian, Japanese, and Korean, for US diplomacy. Over the weekend, President Trump made phone calls to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Russian President Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Francois Hollande, and Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. Certified simultaneous interpreters provide over the
