
J-En Translations is an educational website with resources for people interested in the Japanese to English localization industry.
You can find articles on improving translation skills, interviews with professional translators, editors, letterers etc., books and resources on translation, and a podcast on amazing English translations in media. And now useful articles for game developers looking to learn more about localization.
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about how to get into Japanese - English translation or about media localization (specifically games, manga, and anime.)
J-EN Translationsとはメディアに関する日英翻訳業界について興味がある方向けのサイトです。
英語で書いていますが、翻訳スキルアップについて記事、プロ翻訳者とのインタビュー、翻訳について本のまとめ、メディア翻訳のポッドキャスト、等のページがあります。また、ゲーム開発向けローカライズについて記事もあります!
質問がありましたら遠慮なくご連絡ください!(日本語でOKです!)
Random Articles
Translation Chat 16 – Stephen Meyerink chats about Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the LionsStephen Meyerink is a freelance Japanese to English translator, writer, and author who has worked on video games, books, albums, manga, and more. He is a massive fan […]
My Dream Translation CourseWhen I’m in my 50s and game localization is too much for me, I want to become a lecturer in translation studies. I would love to create a post-graduate equivalent translation […]
My Experience Studying for the JLPT N1 (Third Time’s The Charm)There is this strange nonchalant attitude towards the JLPT N1 that seems to hover around advanced learners. On the one hand it’s really not a big deal; it’s an […]
Kevin Yuan – Manga and Light Novel Translator – Interviews With Localizers– Discussions with people in the Japanese media localization industry – Kevin Yuan Can you tell us about yourself? Hi there! My name is Kevin Yuan, and I’m a […]
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