Japanese· 日本語
Japanese translation, built for the reader.
Ordinary Japanese text mixes three scripts. Our Japanese linguists translate, localize, and certify documents with the variant and register your readers expect.
Japanese at a glance.
Japanese (日本語) has around 125 million speakers, primarily in Japan. It belongs to the Japonic family and is written in the Kanji + Hiragana + Katakana. You'll hear it across Japan, United States, Brazil, Peru.
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Where it's spoken
- Japan
- United States
- Brazil
- Peru
Major dialects we cover
- Standard (Tokyo)
- Kansai
- Tohoku
- Okinawan
Script & family
- Writing system
- Kanji + Hiragana + Katakana
- Direction
- Left to right
- Language family
- Japonic
What Japanese translation demands.
Ordinary Japanese text mixes three scripts. Kanji carries content words, hiragana the grammar, katakana the loanwords — and text can be set horizontally or vertically. Choosing the right politeness register on the page matters as much as accuracy.
How we handle Japanese
- Variant and register confirmed before work begins
- Native-speaker linguists with domain expertise
- Typography and layout checked in final files
- Certificate of accuracy available on request
Three ways we deliver Japanese translation.
Document translation
Japanese ↔ English documents handled by domain specialists — medical records, contracts, school records, and technical manuals.
Localization
Websites, apps, and product content adapted for Japanese-speaking users — variant, register, and layout handled together, not as an afterthought.
Certified translation
USCIS-accepted, court-ready Japanese translations delivered with a signed certificate of accuracy.
Where Japanese translation is in demand.
- Business & manufacturing
- Healthcare & clinical
- Diplomatic
- Cultural & tourism
Often requested alongside Japanese.
Have Japanese documents on a deadline?
Send the files, the target audience, and your deadline. We'll confirm variant, turnaround, and pricing same-day.