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The Subtleties of Japanese Translation

The Subtleties of Japanese Translation

[ 0 ] August 3, 2016 |

By Sarah-Claire Jordan I know we already have several articles about Japanese on this blog already, but it is a language that deserves at least ten different articles in order to cover everything pertinent to Japanese translation. Japanese is one of those languages that, on the surface, seems to share a lot with others, but […]

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What Makes Japanese Localization Unique

What Makes Japanese Localization Unique

By Sarah-Claire Jordan Japan is huge, and has been for a while now, in terms of international business. It is a small group of islands, but it still has been such a technology powerhouse that much of the rest of the world has come to think of Japanese products as the best quality. This reputation […]

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Japanese Language Facts

Japanese Language Facts

By Sarah-Claire Jordan In the business world of today, you can’t get away with just knowing and working with English. There are so many other markets out there to reach if you take the time to learn about the culture and language, and Japan is one of those markets. Of course, getting a better idea […]

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Japanese Technology’s Effect on Translation

Japanese Technology’s Effect on Translation

By Sarah-Claire Jordan Japan has been at the center of technological developments for some time now, with each advancement bringing something that the whole world will certainly want a piece of. Robotics in particular have been somewhat of a national obsession, one that seems to be bearing fruit in the form of some of the […]

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Japanglish and Japanese Translation

Japanglish and Japanese Translation

By Sarah-Claire Jordan Japanglish, also known as “Engrish” and “Janglish”, is the term used for words used in Japanese that look and sound just like English words, but have different meanings. The Japanese term is wasei-eigo, which means “English made in Japan”. This is different from gairaigo, which means words from a foreign language used […]

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Japanese-to-English Translation Issues

Japanese-to-English Translation Issues

By Sarah-Claire Jordan Japan is, and has been, a country of fast-growing businesses and technological advances. Think about how many things you use everyday that were probably made, or at least developed or designed, in Japan. This means that a lot of translators had to be employed in order to get those products and information […]

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4 Things To Know About Japanese

4 Things To Know About Japanese

[ 0 ] September 17, 2015 |

By Sarah-Claire Jordan Japanese may be the easiest East Asian language to learn, and Japanese culture has certainly made its way to the U.S. and other countries in the form of anime, cuisine, fashion, and more. Still, like many countries of East Asia, Japan is still a bit of a mystery to many of us. […]

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Technical Industries: A Selection of World Hotbeds

Technical Industries: A Selection of World Hotbeds

[ 0 ] January 24, 2014 |

The gleam of a television set penetrates the opaqueness of the evening’s oncoming darkness, transfixing your eyes while the rest of you melts away in a comfortable couch. Your feet are propped up and you relish in the amenities of a modern homestead. When suddenly an advertisement appears, the screen screams more blaringly and the […]

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