Member since Feb '20

Working languages:
French to Japanese
German to Japanese
Italian to Japanese
Japanese to French
Japanese to German
Noriko Watanabe
Translator mastering over 20 languages

Osaka, Osaka, Japan
Local time: 22:38 JST (GMT+9)

Native in: Japanese (Variants: Kansai, Standard-Japan) , French Native in French, German Native in German, English (Variants: Singaporean, Scottish) Native in English
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Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter, Identity Verified Verified member
Affiliations This person is not affiliated with any business or Blue Board record at ProZ.com.
Services Software localization, Subtitling, Native speaker conversation, Translation, MT post-editing, Desktop publishing, Transcreation, Website localization, Editing/proofreading
Expertise
Specializes in:
Cooking / CulinaryCosmetics, Beauty
LinguisticsMusic
Textiles / Clothing / FashionMedical: Dentistry
Medical (general)Law: Contract(s)
Law (general)Economics


Rates 		Japanese to French - Rates: 5.00 - 12.00 JPY per character / 1500 - 2000 JPY per hour
Japanese to German - Rates: 5.00 - 12.00 JPY per character / 1500 - 2000 JPY per hour
Japanese to Italian - Rates: 5.00 - 12.00 JPY per character / 1500 - 2000 JPY per hour
Japanese - Rates: 0.08 - 0.12 USD per character / 25 - 30 USD per hour
French - Rates: 0.08 - 0.12 USD per word / 25 - 30 USD per hour

Blue Board entries made by this user  2 entries

Translation education Bachelor's degree - Osaka University
Experience Years of experience: 15. Registered at ProZ.com: Feb 2020. Became a member: Feb 2020.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials English to Japanese (Japan Association of Translators)
English to Japanese (American Translators Association)
German to Japanese (Japan Association of Translators)
Italian to Japanese (Japan Association of Translators)
Japanese to English (Institute of Translation and Interpreting)


Memberships N/A
Software Adobe Photoshop, memoQ, MemSource Cloud, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Trados Studio
Professional practices Noriko Watanabe endorses ProZ.com's Professional Guidelines.
Bio

MULTILINGUAL TRANSLATOR & LOCALIZATION SPECIALIST
https://watanabenorico.com/english

Time Zone: UTC+9, JST

WHY CHOOSE ME?

I am a highly skilled translator and localization specialist with expertise in Marketing, IT, general business, Medical & Pharmaceutical, Subtitling, and Game Localization.

Trusted for transcreation in branding, I craft creative and impactful content that fosters long-term client relationships. With a unique blend of linguistic precision and cultural fluency, I deliver accurate and engaging results across diverse projects. Whether it's translating medical texts, localizing games, or adapting multimedia, I ensure exceptional quality tailored to each client's needs.

LANGUAGES AND EXPERTISE

As a multilingual professional, I bring a wealth of cross-cultural communication and localization experience, developed through years of hands-on international business expertise.

Language Proficiency (CEFR Scale):

  • Native Language: Japanese
  • Near-Native Proficiency (C1): Korean
  • Professional Mastery (C1): English, Italian, Spanish, German, French, Chinese
  • Professional Working Proficiency (C1-C2): Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Russian, Czech, Polish, Hungarian, Arabic, etc.

CORE SPECIALIZATIONS

  1. Medical & Pharmaceutical:
  • Clinical trials, regulatory documentation, medical device localization, patient information materials
Audiovisual Translation:
  • Film and documentary subtitling, multimedia localization
Game Localization:
  • UI/UX adaptation, narrative contextualization, cultural alignment
Corporate & Technical:
  • Business documentation, legal contracts, marketing materials, technical specifications

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

My multicultural journey began in Japan and expanded through life and education in Belgium and Switzerland. Raised in a multilingual environment, I completed English-medium education through high school and pursued undergraduate studies in Japan, further enhancing my skills through study programs across Europe and Asia.

One of my standout achievements is mastering Korean to a near-native level through deep cultural immersion, rigorous study, and daily business interactions spanning over a decade. This unique journey shaped my approach to language learning, combining immersive practice with structured methodology.

Professionally, I worked as a sales representative for a major trading company, managing international projects and negotiating in multiple languages daily. This hands-on experience in cross-cultural business communication forms the foundation of my expertise as a translator and localization specialist.

LANGUAGE ACQUISITION JOURNEY

My language learning journey is guided by four key principles:

  • Immersive learning through extended stays in target countries
  • Systematic self-study methodologies developed over 15+ years
  • Active language use in daily business negotiations and interactions
  • Cultural engagement through media, literature, and social connections

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • Active Member: Japan Association of Translators (JAT)
  • Guest Speaker: British Association of Interpreters and Translators (2023)
  • Upcoming Speaker: IJET-33 (2025)
    Topic: "From Sales Professional to Hyperpolyglot: A Journey in Multilingual Communication"

PORTFOLIO AND REFERENCES

Professional Profiles:

  • LinkedIn

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/noriko-watanabe-389533143/

  • ProZ

    http://www.proz.com/translator/2882168

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If you're looking for a skilled translator who combines precision with creativity, please feel free to get in touch. I look forward to contributing to your next project.

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