Japanese Interpreter

Jade Solutions and Management Services; Biñan; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Jade Solutions and Management Services in the Philippines seeks a fluent Japanese-English Interpreter and Translator to support cross-language communication in meetings and documents. The role requires accurate consecutive interpretation, high attention to detail, and confidentiality.

You will translate business materials, review translations, and coordinate assignments to meet deadlines in a corporate setting.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both Japanese and English.
• JLPT N3–N2 proficiency required.
• Bachelor's degree in Japanese, Linguistics, or related field.
• Proven experience as professional interpreter/translator in a business/corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide consecutive interpretation between Japanese and English during meetings and discussions.
• Translate business documents, reports, and materials between Japanese and English.
• Review translations for accuracy, tone, and cultural appropriateness.
• Clarify meaning and context to support effective communication between stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Coordinate interpretation/translation assignments and meet deadlines.
• Apply attention to detail and problem-solving in language-related challenges.

Skills

Bilingual English/Japanese

JLPT N3–N2

Bachelor's degree

Professional interpreter/translator

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Japanese/Linguistics or related field

Job description

About the role

As a Japanese-English Interpreter and Translator, you will support clear and effective communication across Japanese- and English-speaking teams in a professional business environment. You will help ensure accurate, timely, and culturally appropriate communication in meetings, documents, and day-to-day business interactions.

Key responsibilities

• Provide accurate consecutive interpretation between Japanese and English during meetings, discussions, presentations, and business interactions.
• Translate business documents, correspondence, reports, presentations, and other materials between Japanese and English.
• Review translated content for accuracy, consistency, tone, and cultural appropriateness.
• Clarify meaning, terminology, and context to support effective communication between stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive business information.
• Coordinate with internal teams and manage interpretation and translation assignments to meet deadlines.
• Apply strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills when addressing language-related challenges.

What we're looking for

• Fluency in both Japanese and English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N3–N2 level.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Japanese, Linguistics, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a professional interpreter or translator, preferably in a business or corporate environment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills.