4.8 out of 5 Based on 2288 reviews
Compete on equal terms in the world’s third largest global economy and open up your website, app or digital service to 126 million Japanese speakers. Our native Japanese translators are experienced at working on highly specialised digital projects, from website copy and content marketing translation to search engine optimisation and localising apps and services for a Japanese market. Because our translators are experts on the specific challenges of website localisation, they can deliver more than a straight translation, working at a deeper cultural level to find the right Japanese idioms, abbreviations, turns of phrase and humour to really communicate your message and brand personality.
We've helped global brands and smaller businesses expand in 38 countries and 200 languages.
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— Irina Pel
Pioneering UK translation company, first to achieve ISO 17100 accreditation, among many industry quality certifications.
Selected by Goldman Sachs to be an exclusive member of its £500 million innovation programme for better customer experiences!
As ATC and EUATC members, we prioritise your satisfaction by upholding the highest standards in business ethics and translation quality.
Celebrating 20+ years, Absolute Translations has mastered the art of providing quality translations at transparent, low prices to meet your language needs.
Absolute Translations is GDPR compliant, with independently regulated information and security systems, putting your data security first.
Our experienced translators know that localising a website or app for a Japanese audience is a more complex task than simply translating the words on the screen. With a language so structurally different from English, localisation comes up against the challenges of a text contraction of up to 55% between English and Japanese, and grammar and vocabulary with no direct translation, like Keigo, the Japanese system of honorifics, a concept not used in English. That’s why a company needs to keep its brand message intact by working with native-speaking translators living in Japan and steeped in its culture. Our translators all have five years or more track record translating digital platforms into Japanese, from compelling email campaigns and social media posting to making a customer journey crystal clear on a new app. Our in-house typesetters and designers can take away the headache of text contraction and a different writing system, ensuring that your Japanese site has the same visual pop as your English one, with button text, calls to action, and other key page elements arranged to achieve the greatest effect. And because we use cutting-edge translation software to build a bespoke language memory for your company as we work, storing your specialist terminology, your translations are consistent across all platforms. That means the job gets done quicker and you only pay for duplicate translations once.
Absolute Translations works with an army of global brands, including banks, charities, ecommerce retailers and tech companies, to make their message transparent to their Japanese customers, business partners, clients and employees. Whether it’s tweaking your SEO strategy to fit local search terms, adapting product descriptions to hit regional pain points or accurately translating terms and conditions and privacy policies, we can be trusted to find the right words to fit your brand and your site. A member of the Association of Translation Companies and proud to be a Goldman Sachs 10ksb partner, Absolute Translations holds two ISO certifications, the most recent a certification specifically for translation companies. We are constantly investing in new technology to help our team of human translators work more accurately and efficiently. The result is quick, accurate translation that goes a step beyond, plugging you in to local Japanese culture and opening a direct line to your target audience. Partner with the Japanese experts at Absolute Translations and broadcast your brand message without interference throughout the Japanese-speaking world.
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1 month ago
Perfect communication fast delivery.
We used this company for first time. Honestly not disappointed. Everything exactly how it's offering on website. Translated and delivered fast. Perfect email communications. Definitely will using again.
1 month ago
Reliable service on time sensitive work
Reliable service - two business day turnaround on complicated legal documents. We will definitely use them again.
1 month ago
very efficient
very efficient. delivered as promised
1 month ago
I’m very satisfied
I’m very satisfied – quick document translation, clear pricing, and a great final result. I highly recommend!
0 hour ago
Good and fast services
Good and fast services
1 hour ago
Highly recommend
Have used them about 4 times in the past year and their overall customer service has been excellent - highly recommend
6 days ago
Very responsive
Quick and professional responses that enabled us to work to some very short timescales.
1 week ago
Fast and easy booking
Kristin was able to obtain remote interpreters needed for 9.30am at 5pm the day before. Thank you so much!
1 week ago
Great service!
Excellent translation company, less than 48 hours from first contact for translation to be complete.Great communication and professionally presented.Would use again 100%
1 week ago
Fantastic Interpreter and Team!
I needed an interpreter for a confidential meeting with 48 hours notice. Kristin and Evi provided a quote and organised this so quickly, explaining the details clearly. Joanna was our interpreter, she was on time, professional and a great help. Thank you!
2 weeks ago
Excellent service
Excellent service, exactly what I needed, reasonably priced, in fact cheaper than expected. Highly recommended, a translation service you can trust.
2 weeks ago
Amazing services
Quick and Efficient
2 weeks ago
Excellent service
Excellent service, quick and reliable
3 weeks ago
Excellent
Excellent! Prompt and clear response to my request. I cannot fault the experience with this organisation.
3 weeks ago
The communication and service were…
The communication and service were fast, easy and precise.
3 weeks ago
What a fantastic service
What a fantastic service. Was very impressed on how fast they reply to your emails and they keep in touch with you. When it arrived the paperwork was presented very well and very professional. Would highly recommend and would use them again. Thank you so much for what you did
3 weeks ago
Great Service, Quick Turnaround, Positive Experience
Great, responsive communication from Melis at Absolute Translations. As I'm on a v. limited budget, I chose to translate the document in question myself (being fluent in both languages). Absolute were happy to proof and certify my translation, no quibbles, allowing me to remain solvent! I am very grateful for the service that was provided; quick turnaround and I was able to collect in person at their London offices. Now, let's hope HM Gov accept!
3 weeks ago
Quick reponse to enquiry
Quick reponse to enquiry, fast translation of a technical document, reasonably priced! Very pleased.
4 weeks ago
Fantastic service,
Fantastic service,, professional efficient,, great price!! Thank you very much
4 weeks ago
Brilliant service
Brilliant service
1 month ago
Excellent service
Excellent service. Requests are always turned around quickly and to a high standard.
1 month ago
Perfect communication fast delivery.
We used this company for first time. Honestly not disappointed. Everything exactly how it's offering on website. Translated and delivered fast. Perfect email communications. Definitely will using again.
1 month ago
Reliable service on time sensitive work
Reliable service - two business day turnaround on complicated legal documents. We will definitely use them again.
1 month ago
very efficient
very efficient. delivered as promised
1 month ago
I’m very satisfied
I’m very satisfied – quick document translation, clear pricing, and a great final result. I highly recommend!
0 hour ago
Good and fast services
Good and fast services
1 hour ago
Highly recommend
Have used them about 4 times in the past year and their overall customer service has been excellent - highly recommend
6 days ago
Very responsive
Quick and professional responses that enabled us to work to some very short timescales.
1 week ago
Fast and easy booking
Kristin was able to obtain remote interpreters needed for 9.30am at 5pm the day before. Thank you so much!
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