4.8 out of 5 Based on 2302 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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3 weeks 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%
4 weeks 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!
4 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.
4 weeks ago
Amazing services
Quick and Efficient
0 hour ago
Good service, quick responses
The response was quick, despite Absolute being in a different country and multiple time zones away. The transcripts were delivered on time and the staff were courteous, responsive, and professional.
2 hours ago
Prompt and efficient service
Prompt and efficient service. Many thanks.
yesterday
Super helpful
Team were cooperative, very quick and always willing to help - no matter the ask. Discount was appreciated too!
4 days ago
Really good service
Really good service
4 days ago
Really helpful and a speedy service
I found Absolute Translations as always super helpful, speedy service and a smooth process. I have used their services many times for work and never had a problem yet
5 days ago
Brilliant!
What a fantastic company! Everything from start to finish was so professional. A.T kept in touch a lot to say when it was starting, when it was completed and again to say my paper certificate was on the way. I also received a digital copy too. The price was very reasonable also. I would highly recommend Absolute Translations one hundred percent. If you have a translation needed, these are your go to people!
5 days ago
Absolute Translation are absolutely amazing.…
Absolute Translation are absolutely brilliant. From start to finish they were so helpful, keeping me updated ever step of the way and so efficient and quick. I highly recommend if you need documents translating to use Absolute Translations you will not be disappointed. 10/10 from start to finish.
1 week ago
Exceptional Service at a Great Price!
I had a fantastic experience with Absolute Translations. They were incredibly helpful and responsive in catering to my translation needs. Not only did they provide a professional translation promptly, but they also managed to notarise my documentation in a very short time, which saved me a lot of stress. On top of that, the cost was quite reasonable compared to other translation services I looked into. Their service was efficient, reliable, and highly professional throughout. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for high-quality translations or notarisation services.
1 week ago
Excellent translation of Greek Will at fair price
Marta Silva was incredibly helpful in providing a speedy and urgent translation of a Greek will so that we could apply for Probate of an estate in the UK. The translation was produced within 24 hours of instruction and was very professionally carried out with a Statement form the official translator. Despite additions Marta honoured the original quote. Will definitely use them again.
1 week ago
Excellent service
Excellent service
1 week ago
Very fast
Very fast, professional and high quality.
1 week ago
Great service ,good communication
Great service ,good communication
2 weeks ago
Very happy with the fast efficient…
Very happy with the fast efficient service. I have used this company twice now and wouldn't hesitate to use them again
2 weeks ago
Good and fast services
Good and fast services
2 weeks ago
Highly recommend
Have used them about 4 times in the past year and their overall customer service has been excellent - highly recommend
3 weeks ago
Very responsive
Quick and professional responses that enabled us to work to some very short timescales.
3 weeks 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!
3 weeks 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%
4 weeks 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!
4 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.
4 weeks ago
Amazing services
Quick and Efficient
0 hour ago
Good service, quick responses
The response was quick, despite Absolute being in a different country and multiple time zones away. The transcripts were delivered on time and the staff were courteous, responsive, and professional.
2 hours ago
Prompt and efficient service
Prompt and efficient service. Many thanks.
yesterday
Super helpful
Team were cooperative, very quick and always willing to help - no matter the ask. Discount was appreciated too!
4 days ago
Really good service
Really good service
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