| Translator's name: | Esther Alade |
| Language pair: | English to Japanese translator |
| Country of residence: | Japan |
| Activity: | Active since 2026 |
| Membership status: | Basic member |
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ESTHER ALADE PROFESSIONAL JAPANESE TRANSLATOR Email: aladeesther48@gmail.com PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Highly skilled and results-driven Japanese translator with over 7 years of extensive experience delivering accurate, culturally nuanced, and contextually appropriate translations across diverse domains including legal, technical, medical, business, and multimedia content. Adept at bridging linguistic and cultural gaps between Japanese and English-speaking audiences, ensuring that every translation preserves the original intent, tone, and technical precision. Demonstrates advanced expertise in translation methodologies, localization strategies, and cross-cultural communication. Proven ability to manage high-volume translation projects under tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional quality standards. Experienced in machine translation post-editing (MTPE), terminology management, and linguistic quality assurance processes. Proficient in a wide range of Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools and translation technologies, enabling consistency, efficiency, and scalability across projects. Known for professionalism, reliability, and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality language solutions that meet and exceed client expectations. CORE COMPETENCIES Japanese ↔ English Translation Localization & Transcreation Editing, Proofreading & QA Terminology Management Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE) Subtitling & Transcription Technical & Legal Translation WORK EXPERIENCE Senior Japanese Translator Nihon Language Solutions, Japan 2025 – Present Delivered high-quality translations for legal, technical, and corporate documentation. Ensured linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance in all translated materials. Developed and maintained terminology databases and style guides. Conducted thorough quality assurance and revision processes. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet strict project deadlines. Managed confidential and sensitive content with professionalism. Freelance Japanese Translator Remote 2020 – 2022 Provided translation and localization services to international clients across multiple industries. Adapted content for cultural and linguistic appropriateness for target audiences. Completed subtitling and transcription projects for audiovisual materials. Maintained consistency using CAT tools and translation memory systems. Built and sustained long-term client relationships through quality delivery. Managed multiple projects simultaneously with efficient time management. Junior Japanese Translator Tokyo Linguistics Hub, Japan 2019 – 2020 Assisted in translating business, marketing, and general content. Edited and proofread translated documents for clarity and accuracy. Conducted research to ensure proper terminology usage. Supported senior translators in large-scale localization projects. Maintained organized records of translation files and references. Improved workflow efficiency through effective use of CAT tools. EDUCATION MSc in Translation Studies (Japanese-English) University of Tokyo, Japan BSc in Japanese Language and Linguistics Osaka University, Japan LANGUAGES Japanese (Fluent) English (Fluent) TOOLS & SOFTWARE (CAT TOOLS) SDL Trados Studio MemoQ Wordfast Pro Smartcat Memsource (Phrase) Across Language Server OmegaT CafeTran Espresso MateCat XTM Cloud Lokalise Crowdin | |
