Japan
Japanese Translation and Subtitling
Japanese is the official language of Japan. Our dedicated team covers Japanese video translation (subtitles), document translation, and interpretation, handling everything from broadcast subtitles to contracts and technical documents. For major language pairs, we deliver 650 to 700 minutes within 48 hours.
Delivery within 48 hours
Up to 360 minutes for minor language pairs.
Dedicated PM
One person owns your project from intake to post-delivery Q&A.
Broadcast formats
srt, smi, Premiere, Final Cut, Word & HWP preview, Cinema.
Starting rates for this language
Video
₩3,300~
per min
Documents
₩8,450~
per 250 words
Interpretation
₩50,000~
per hour
On-site
₩20,000~
per hour
Starting rates based on unscripted broadcast video; final quotes vary by direction and material.
See rates for all languagesScript and orthography
Mixed use of kanji, hiragana, and katakana
What actually matters in this language
- Honorific and humble language changes with the relationship between speakers, so grasping how characters relate to each other determines translation quality. Honorific consistency gets a separate check at the review stage.
- Katakana spellings of loanwords often vary between media outlets, so we set a spelling standard at project kickoff and manage it with a glossary.
Why Wooshang Bridge for Japanese
- 208 languages. The only translators group in Korea that publishes starting rates for every language it supports.
- A dedicated Japanese team drawn from 4,850+ certified linguists across 27+ countries.
- Broadcast and OTT credits including Netflix, KBS, EBS, JTBC, Channel A and CJ ENM.
- Intake 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including holidays; 48 hours from intake to delivery.
Japanese translation FAQ
- How much does Japanese video translation cost?
- From ₩3,300 per minute for unscripted broadcast video. Documents start at ₩8,450 per 250 words, interpretation at ₩50,000 per hour and on-site work at ₩20,000 per hour. A dedicated PM confirms the final quote after reviewing your material.
- How long does Japanese translation take?
- 48 hours from intake to delivery is the standard. For minor language pairs we deliver up to 360 minutes within 48 hours, with intake open 24/7 including holidays.
- Which subtitle formats do you deliver for Japanese?
- srt, smi, vtt and ass subtitle files, plus Premiere Pro and Final Cut formats. Broadcast preview translations are delivered as Word or HWP documents.
- Can you also handle Japanese interpretation or documents?
- Yes. On-site, survey and conference interpretation, as well as patent, legal and academic document translation, are run by the same PM. Wooshang Bridge covers 208 languages with 4,850+ certified linguists across 27+ countries.