Native Japanese Proofreading & Rewriting
Helping global companies deliver clear, natural, audience-ready Japanese.
Services
Core Services
This service focuses on the Japanese target text. Source-text comparison and translation accuracy verification are not included.
01
Native Japanese Proofreading
Typos, Punctuation & Consistency
I check typos, punctuation, wording, and consistency in names and terminology to improve clarity and readability.
02
Japanese Rewriting
Awkward or Translated-Sounding Japanese
I rewrite awkward or translated-sounding Japanese into clear, natural language suited to the intended audience and purpose.
03
Localization Review
Tone, Flow & Audience Fit
I review Japanese target text for tone, flow, character voice, terminology consistency, and suitability for the intended audience.
04
AI-Generated Japanese Review
Human Review of AI/MT Output
I review and refine AI- or machine-generated Japanese to remove unnatural phrasing and improve clarity, tone, and consistency.
Before & After
See How Native Editing Improves Japanese
BEFORE
The meaning is clear, but the literal phrasing and wordiness make the dialogue sound stiff and unnatural.
AFTER
The wording is made more concise so the character’s emotion and tone come through naturally.
BEFORE
The actions are described at length, which makes the sentence feel slow and weakens the pace of the scene.
AFTER
Redundant wording is removed and the action is condensed, creating a stronger sense of pace and movement.
BEFORE
The meaning is clear, but the wording is somewhat conversational and may sound too casual for a business email.
AFTER
The request and deadline are preserved while the wording is revised into polite, natural business Japanese.
These sample sentences were created for demonstration purposes. Editing results may vary depending on the context and the requested tone and style.
Pricing
Clear Pricing Based on Scope and Purpose
After reviewing the content type, Japanese character count, complexity, and required editing scope, I will confirm the final fee and delivery date before work begins.
Basic Japanese Proofreading
Up to 500 Japanese characters
All payments are made in Japanese yen. The final fee will be confirmed in the quotation before work begins.
Japanese content that has already been written or translated into Japanese is checked for typos and grammar, and unnatural wording is refined.
Brief editing notes are provided where helpful. One revision is included within the originally agreed scope.
Long documents, recurring projects, urgent requests, and specialized content may require a separate quote. Availability and any additional fees will be confirmed in advance.
PROCESS
How It Works
A clear four-step process from inquiry to delivery and revision.
Four Simple Steps
01 Inquiry
Send the document type, Japanese character count, preferred deadline, and requested editing scope.
02 Quote Confirmation
I will confirm the scope, final fee, and delivery date before work begins.
03 Prepayment
After you approve the quote, I will send PayPal payment instructions. Work begins once payment in Japanese yen is confirmed.
04 Delivery & Revision
I will deliver the edited file and provide one revision within the agreed scope.
Native Japanese Proofreader & Editor
About
Hello, I’m NAO, a native Japanese proofreader and editor.
Born and raised in Japan, I am a native Japanese speaker specializing in reviewing and polishing content that has already been written or translated into Japanese. I refine the wording to suit its purpose, audience, and tone, carefully checking for unnatural expressions, translation-like phrasing, and inconsistencies.
Edited files are delivered in Google Docs or Microsoft Word format.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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Make Your Japanese Sound Natural and Clear
Please email the document type, Japanese character count, intended use, preferred deadline, requested editing scope, and file format. After reviewing the details, I will confirm availability and provide a quote.
Inquiries are accepted 24/7.
Response hours: Weekdays, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (Japan Standard Time)