Manual translation

TMJ JAPAN provides manual translation services for various types of manuals, including procedure and instruction manuals

For global corporations and multinational companies expanding their business beyond their countries of establishment, high-quality manual translation is absolutely essential.

Instruction manuals are particularly indispensable when selling and deploying products overseas, creating extremely high demand for manual translation. TMJ JAPAN provides high-quality manual translation services based on our extensive range of supported languages and the wealth of experience gained through our past achievements.

What is manual translation?

While many associate manuals with instruction manuals, manuals also include documents that compile business procedures and the like, and translating from the language of the country of establishment to a foreign language is referred to as manual translation.
Product instruction manuals, which are particularly in high demand, are meant to convey how to use products, requiring high-quality translation that purchasers and users can fully understand.

Manual translation service features

  • High quality ensured by native translators
  • Quick delivery, orders also accepted at night
  • Proven translation track record and reasonable prices

At TMJ JAPAN, translators who are native speakers of the source and target languages perform manual translation and review. Additionally, specialized coordinators who are well-versed in manual translation for each language thoroughly manage the translation process, thereby achieving high-quality translations that satisfy our customers.

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First-time customer discounts

Supported manual translations

The scope of manual translation covers a wide range of areas. The following are merely examples. Feel free to contact us regarding translations not listed below.

Manuals and instruction manuals

  • Electrical equipmentHousehold electrical appliances and equipment, etc.
  • Industrial machineryConstruction machinery, electronic components, etc.
  • Information communication equipmentMobile phones, copiers, etc.
  • HardwareMemory cards, USB devices, etc.
  • PC peripheralsMonitors, printers, keyboards, etc.
  • SemiconductorsDRAMs, processors, etc.

Specifications

  • SoftwareApplications, DTP software, etc.
  • Business systemsCRM, ERP, and database systems, etc.
  • NetworksSecurity servers, etc.

Supported languages

Our manual translation service supports multiple languages. We primarily work with "Japanese → English" and "English → Japanese" translations, but can also work in languages such as Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Chinese, and Korean.
We assign native translators in the target language who have expertise in the targeted field.

  • EnglishEnglishJapaneseJapanese
  • ChineseChineseJapaneseJapanese
  • FrenchFrenchJapaneseJapanese
  • KoreanKoreanJapaneseJapanese
  • SpanishSpanishJapaneseJapanese
  • GermanGermanJapaneseJapanese
  • IndonesianIndonesianJapaneseJapanese
  • Other languages

Manual translation pricing

The translation fee is determined based on the combination of the “supported language” and the “document type” (A to C).

Type A
Basic operation manuals, product catalogs/brochures
Type B
Software manuals, industrial machinery manuals
Type C
Advanced technical manuals (precision equipment, aircraft), medical device manuals

Please select your desired language pair from the options below.

Document Type Per Character Rate Equivalent to 10 pages in A4 format*
Type A 9 yen 9,000 yen
Type B 15 yen 15,000 yen
Type C 18 yen 18,000 yen
Document Type Per Character Rate Equivalent to 10 pages in A4 format*
Type A 12 yen 6,000 yen
Type B 21 yen 10,500 yen
Type C 25 yen 12,500 yen
Document Type Per Character Rate Equivalent to 10 pages in A4 format*
Type A 10 yen 10,000 yen
Type B 12 yen 12,000 yen
Type C 14 yen 14,000 yen
Document Type Per Character Rate Equivalent to 10 pages in A4 format*
Type A 12 yen 6,000 yen
Type B 16 yen 8,000 yen
Type C 20 yen 10,000 yen
Document Type Per Character Rate Equivalent to 10 pages in A4 format*
Type A 15 yen 15,000 yen
Type B 20 yen 20,000 yen
Type C 25 yen 25,000 yen
Document Type Per Character Rate Equivalent to 10 pages in A4 format*
Type A 25 yen 12,500 yen
Type B 30 yen 15,000 yen
Type C 35 yen 17,500 yen

*Calculated based on 400 characters per page for Japanese and 300 words per page for English (tax not included).

Important Notes

  • High-level specialist content, chart tracing, or DTP layout reproduction require a separate quote.
  • We will provide delivery deadlines after confirming the volume and content of the manuscript. Expedited services will incur an additional 30-50% fee.
  • Cancellations after order confirmation are subject to cancellation fees.

Manual translation - From Start to Delivery

FAQ

Yes, we can translate all types of manuals. However, the price and delivery date vary depending on the level of specialization and the availability of translators. Please feel free to send us the data file you wish to have translated using the inquiry form.

Layout adjustments are available. Please note that certain types of manuals may not be eligible, so we recommend contacting us in advance for confirmation.

Yes! We offer image editing as a separate translation option. Pricing depends on image size and number of characters, but estimates start at 5,000 yen per image. Please feel free to contact us.

Yes! However, layout may be partially corrupted, as the translation work is performed after file conversion. We can provide layout adjustments as a separate option to translation services, as required.

Provided Services

Japanese Translation Service

TMJ Japan translation coordinators provide a proposals that meet your quality, delivery, and budget requirements to provide "ready-to-use" translations.

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Japanese Translation Service

Interpretation Service

Our interpretation service can arrange professional interpreters with extensive experience in international conferences, business meetings, and other events.

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Interpretation Service

Temporary language services staffing and recruitment

We can provide skilled translators and interpreters with experience at major consulting firms on your preferred budget and timeline.

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Temporary language services staffing and recruitment

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If you have any questions or would like a quote for
our translation or interpretation services, please use the contact form.

Feel free to contact us for consultations on translation,
interpretation, temporary staffing, and recruitment services.

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