Work with Hiroki Tanaka!

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Full time

€20

Price per hour

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Years of experience

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Full time translator

€20

Price per hour

€0.07

Starting price per word

Hiroki Tanaka

a.k.a. Hiroki San

Native Japanese (JP) speaker in 札幌市 / Sapporo-shi, Japan

"Your Gateway to Japanese & Chinese Markets."

I’ve translated contracts, court documents, privacy policies, and compliance materials with accuracy and confidentiality. My deep understanding of legal terminology in both Japanese and Chinese ensures nothing is lost—or misinterpreted—in translation.

Specializing in

GDPR Medical devices SEO translation Pharmaceutical products Legal contracts

Translation tools I use:

SmartCAT SDL Trados Studio MateCAT XTM Wordbee XBench MemoQ Aegisub Subtitle Edit SubEdit Player

Languages

English to Japanese (JP)

8/10

Sworn

Certified

Chinese to English (US)

6/10

Sworn

Certified

All language pairs

About Me

I specialize in Japanese & Chinese translation
I hold an M.A. in Translation Studies and bring over a decade of experience working with Japanese and Chinese content, ensuring every word reflects the original intent—accurately and naturally.

Expertise in Japanese ⇄ English, Chinese ⇄ English

Culturally adapted translations with technical precision

Content I translate
Game Localization
I’ve worked on game localization projects for both indie and AAA titles—handling dialogue, UI, in-game text, and marketing materials with flair. Immersive experiences depend on natural, context-aware translation, and I deliver just that.

Medical & Technical Content
From clinical trial reports to technical manuals, I ensure the translation is precise, consistent, and compliant. I bring both linguistic mastery and domain-specific knowledge to the table.

Marketing Copy & Web Content
I’ve translated e-commerce, app, and website content for top brands expanding into Japan and China. Whether it’s landing pages or app store descriptions, I make your message hit home.

3 Reasons to work with a professional JP/ZH translator
Cultural clarity = global success. I help your brand resonate beyond borders.

Specialized experience. Your content deserves a translator who knows the field.

Save time, earn trust. Clear communication saves rounds of revision and builds credibility fast.

This is how I solved a recent recent technical challenge on a translation project

While reviewing MT-generated Japanese subtitles for a 45-min documentary, I faced issues like incorrect timecodes, unnatural phrasing, and mistranslated technical terms. I built a mini glossary after cross-referencing bilingual sources to ensure consistency, and used Subtitle Edit to retime and correct speaker tags. Despite the tight deadline, I delivered clean, natural-sounding subtitles fully aligned with the client’s style guide. The PM said it “needed no second pass.” This project reflected my ability to solve real issues with speed, accuracy, and tool expertise.

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Sam Muller, Absolute Translation

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Hiroki on multiple projects, primarily in the literary and marketing domains. His attention to cultural nuance, linguistic accuracy, and consistency under deadlines is truly commendable. Hiroki is not only reliable but also collaborative—making him a valuable asset to any localization team.

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Prices

	Language	Legal	Marketing & Advertising	Medical & Pharma
	ENGLISH > JAPANESE (JP)	€0.07per word	€0.07per word	€0.07per word
	CHINESE > ENGLISH (US)	€0.07per word	€0.07per word	€0.07per word

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Education

University (2)

Ongoing learning (1)

Associations (1)

Certificates (1)

University

Keio University

Bachelor's of Art in Linguistics and Translation studies

University

Roskilde University

Master's degree in English language and Literature

Book

Pharmaceutical Ethics in Japan

Dr. Naoko Sato

Association

Association of Interpreters, Translators and Researchers in Translation Studies

Certificate

Professional Translator – English to Japanese (Credential based on client work & field specialization)

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