Japanese-to-English translation for applicants who studied or worked in Japan
Many Chinese applicants moving to Australia, New Zealand or the US spent years studying or working in Japan, so their evidence mixes Chinese and Japanese documents. We translate both in one order — graduation certificates (卒業証明書), transcripts (成績証明書), award certificates (表彰状), residence cards (在留カード), resident records (住民票), employment and tax-withholding records (源泉徴収票) — with one consistent spelling of every name and institution.
Translation requirements: Australian Home Affairs accepts translations made outside Australia without NAATI when they state the translator's full name, address, telephone number and qualifications and experience (Home Affairs: Check twice, submit once (translations)). For US filings, every foreign-language document needs a full translation with a translator's certification under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). Each Japanese translation we deliver carries a signed translator's declaration and our bilingual company seal.
Original vs. translation (anonymized sample)
Common problems with Japanese document translations
Names romanized differently from the passport
Japanese documents often show a Chinese applicant's name in kanji with a Japanese reading (furigana). The English translation must use the pinyin spelling on the passport, not a Japanese romanization, or the documents will not match.
Japanese era dates converted incorrectly
Dates written in Japanese eras (e.g. 平成17年 = 2005, 令和元年 = 2019) must be converted to Gregorian dates accurately and consistently across every document.
School and organization names translated literally
Japanese universities, language schools and foundations usually have an official English name. Using it — rather than a word-by-word rendering — lets an assessor verify the institution.
Seals and decorative elements ignored
Hanko seals, embossed stamps and certificate borders are described in square brackets (for example "[Seal: …]") so the translation accounts for everything on the original.
FAQ
Can you translate Chinese and Japanese documents in the same order?
Yes, in the same order. Choose "Translate into English" and upload everything — the source language is detected per file (if a detection is ever wrong, flag it on the file and our team confirms it), and names, schools and dates are kept consistent across both languages.
How is Japanese-to-English translation priced?
Certified translation is priced per page, at the same rate as Chinese documents. Upload your files and the quote page itemizes every document before you pay — the quote you see is the final price.
Do I need a NAATI translator for Japanese documents for an Australian visa?
Not if the translation is made outside Australia and the declaration states the translator's full name, address, phone number and qualifications. Some skills-assessment bodies set their own rules, so check their checklist first.
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One transparent price includes the translation, translator's declaration, and bilingual seal — the quote you see is the final price.