Working languages:
English to Japanese

Kei Nakai
Readable, Accurate with Proven Knowledge

Japan
Local time: 10:27 JST (GMT+9)

Native in: Japanese 

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Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter, Identity Verified Verified site user
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Services Translation, Editing/proofreading, Website localization, Software localization, Transcription, Transcreation
Expertise
Specializes in:
Computers: Systems, NetworksComputers: Software
Computers (general)Computers: Hardware
Telecom(munications)IT (Information Technology)

Rates
General rate: 0.08 USD per word / 22 USD per hour

Rates per language pair:
English to Japanese - Rates: 0.06 - 0.08 USD per word / 22 - 35 USD per hour
Payment methods accepted PayPal, Wire transfer
Translation education Bachelor's degree - Sophia University
Experience Years of experience: 21. Registered at ProZ.com: Jan 2012.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials N/A
Memberships N/A
Software Idiom, memoQ, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Passolo, Powerpoint, SDLX, Smartling, Trados Studio, Translation Workspace, Wordfast

Website https://mie-honyaku.jp/
CV/Resume CV available upon request
Bio

Summary


Senior EN-JA IT and software localization specialist with over 15 years of professional experience in translation,
review, LQA (Language Quality Assurance), and localization quality management.


I have been working in the localization industry since 2005 and as a full-time freelance translator since 2011,
handling high-value projects including software and web UI, AI and machine learning content, SaaS platforms,
game development tools, online training courses, and technical documentation.


My background includes working at a major localization vendor in Tokyo as a translator, reviewer, project manager,
and in-house evaluator responsible for screening and qualifying translators through trial tests.
This enables me to assess linguistic quality not only as a linguist, but also from a
vendor-side quality control and delivery perspective.


In addition to translation and review, I also perform LQA (Language Quality Assurance) in real production environments,
acting as a third-party quality gate after translation and review processes to ensure release-ready quality.


I specialize in delivering Japanese that is not only accurate, but also
clear, consistent, user-focused, and suitable for real-world products and services.

Services

  • Translation (EN → JA)
  • Review / Editing / Proofreading
  • LQA (Language Quality Assurance)
  • Linguistic Quality Control for localization projects
  • Terminology and style guide enforcement
  • Vendor-side quality evaluation support (translator screening / trial evaluation)

Specialties / Fields of Expertise

  • IT & Software Localization
  • SaaS / Web Services
  • UI / UX Localization
  • AI / Machine Learning
  • Game Development Platforms & Tools
  • Technical Documentation (Manuals, Help, White Papers)
  • E-learning / Training Materials
  • Marketing Content for Tech Products

Tools / Working Environment


SDL Trados Studio 2022, memoQ, XTM, Phrase, Smartling, and other CAT/TMS environments.

Credentials

  • Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA, expired)
  • ITIL v3 Foundation
  • BA in English Literature, Sophia University (Tokyo)

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Profile last updated
Jan 18



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