Japanese
Japanese translation, interpreting & localisation
At Wolfestone, we provide accurate, ISO-certified Japanese translation services for individuals and organisations.
Whether you need certified document translation, localisation for Japanese markets, or interpreting for international meetings, our native-tongue linguists deliver content that is precise, culturally fluent and secure.
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Trusted by global brands and organisations
Japanese language solutions, tailored to your requirements.
Wolfestone provides comprehensive Japanese language services tailored to your needs, covering both professional and personal projects.
Certified translation
Official documents accepted by courts, government bodies and institutions.
Document translation
Contracts, manuals and industry-specific documentation.
Transcreation
Adapting creative campaigns to resonate with Japanese audiences.
Website translation
Fully adapted, search-optimised Japanese content for digital platforms.
Interpreting services
Consecutive and simultaneous interpreting for business, medical and legal settings.
Desktop publishing (DTP)
Consecutive and simultaneous interpreting for business, medical and legal settings.
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About the Japanese language
Japanese is spoken by around 123 million people, primarily in Japan, where it is the national language, and across global Japanese diaspora communities.
It belongs to the Japonic language family, alongside the Ryukyuan languages, and is characterised by an agglutinative structure, topic–comment sentence organisation and a complex system of honorifics that reflect social hierarchy.
The Japanese writing system combines three scripts: Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji, with Kanji characters originating from Chinese.
Japanese also has a pitch-accent system, where intonation influences meaning. These linguistic features make professional expertise essential for accurate translation, interpreting and localisation.
Over the centuries, Japanese has absorbed vocabulary from Chinese and European languages, including English, resulting in a rich and dynamic lexicon.
Today, Japanese is ranked among the most challenging languages for English speakers, underlining the need for native linguists with cultural insight.
The importance of Japanese for global business
Japan is a global economic leader and a founding member of the G7 and OECD, with a reputation for innovation, advanced research and high-technology exports.
Japan remains one of the world’s top importers and exporters, and has the fourth-largest consumer market globally.
For businesses seeking opportunities in technology, automotive, finance, and consumer sectors, professional Japanese translation is crucial for building trust and compliance in this sophisticated market.
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Wolfestone: Trusted Japanese translation and interpreting
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Customer satisfaction
Founded in 2006, Wolfestone delivers trusted translation, interpreting and language solutions for global organisations, combining qualified linguists, smart language technology and a hands-on, responsive approach.
From translation to localisation, we provide tailored services that balance quality and speed, always with real people supporting you every step of the way.
With a mission to enable global trade and communication, we have served organisations from various markets and sectors, including life sciences, manufacturing, marketing, technology and legal.
Specialist linguists across every sector: Work with native-speaking professionals who understand your industry and subject matter.
Fast, flexible and responsive: You'll be matched with a dedicated point of contact who understands your goals and needs.
Solutions tailored to your needs: From certified translation to AI workflows, every project is customised and scoped to fit your timeline, budget and compliance requirements.
Highest standards of accuracy: We are committed to providing the most accurate translation and localisation possible. Our rigorous editing and quality control process involves multiple rounds of human and AI checks to ensure your content is suitable for multiple metrics, including meaning, tone, cultural sensitivity and more.
Uncompromising on quality and security: We're ISO 17100, 9001 and 27001 certified for translation services, quality management and information security, so your materials and data are always in safe hands.
Built for scale and complexity: Whether you need fast-turnaround translations or multi-market localisation, we're equipped to handle projects of any size.