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CONTRACT - Translator (Japanese)

Nintendo · Redmond, WA · On-site

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About the role

About Nintendo of America : From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System ™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo’s iconic and cherished franchises including Mario ™ , Donkey Kong ™ , The Legend of Zelda ™ , Metroid ™ , Animal Crossing ™ , Pikmin ™ and Splatoon ™ across the Americas through our video games,...

What they're looking for

  • Two to four years of related experience required
  • Two years of translation experience
  • Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 level in verbal and written communication in Japanese
  • Intermediate to high level of proficiency in MS Office applications
  • Proficient understanding of Japanese business culture and etiquette
  • Excellent verbal/written communication and relationship-building skills, problem-solving and cross-function collaboration
More about this role

About Nintendo of America : From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System ™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo’s iconic and cherished franchises including Mario ™ , Donkey Kong ™ , The Legend of Zelda ™ , Metroid ™ , Animal Crossing ™ , Pikmin ™ and Splatoon ™ across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks.Based in Redmond, Wash.,

Provides bilingual Japanese translation support for Nintendo of America, Inc. (NOA) and Nintendo Company Limited (NCL)

  • Translates confidential e-mail and other written documentation from Japanese to English, and English to Japanese.
  • Chooses the equivalent expression in the target language that fully conveys and best matches the meaning intended in the source language (referred to as congruity judgment).
  • May manage various communication tools and database and contributes to improve usability and efficiency.

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