Job Description – Freelance Japanese Translator & Interpreter

Position: Freelance Japanese Translator & Interpreter
Location: Chakan, Pune, Maharashtra
Work Mode: Onsite
Engagement Type: Freelance / Contract
Japanese Level: JLPT N2 or above preferred
Experience: 2+ years preferred
Industry Preference: Manufacturing / Production / Automotive / Engineering
Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Freelance Japanese Translator & Interpreter to support communication between Japanese and Indian teams at an onsite client location in Pune.

The candidate will be responsible for Japanese ↔ English interpretation and translation, particularly during production discussions, meetings, technical discussions, and day-to-day communication.
Key Responsibilities

* Provide Japanese ↔ English interpretation during meetings, discussions, and daily business communication.
* Support communication between Japanese expatriates, Indian management, engineers, and production teams.
* Translate emails, reports, manuals, presentations, documents, and other business/technical content.




* Provide interpretation support during production and technical discussions.
* Assist Japanese team members in communicating with local employees and workers.
* Prepare or assist with Minutes of Meeting (MOM) and reports when required.
* Understand and accurately communicate technical and manufacturing terminology.
* Support Japanese visitors, management, and customers during meetings or site visits.
* Maintain confidentiality of company and client information.
* Ensure accurate and culturally appropriate communication between Japanese and Indian teams.
Required Skills & Qualifications

* JLPT N2 or above preferred.
* Strong proficiency in Japanese and English.
* Minimum 2 years of professional experience in Japanese translation/interpreting preferred.
* Candidates with production/manufacturing/automotive/engineering background will be preferred.
* Positive understanding of Japanese business culture and eti

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