Ken Kobayashi

@kemichi26_jap

Translation

Japan

Japanese, English

About me

Native Japanese speaker based in Japan, translating between Japanese and English in both directions. Websites, articles, business emails, contracts and manga. Every translation is done by hand, never machine output. I read the source properly first, then rewrite it so it reads naturally instead of word by word. Working in both directions means I know where meaning gets lost between these two languages: omitted subjects, keigo, and tone that does not survive a literal translation. Message me before ordering for large projects or ongoing work and I will send a custom offer.... Read more

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