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Mao U.

Mao U.

translating ENG & KRN to JPN, Teaching JPN, Virtual assistant

I’m a native Japanese speaker with strong English (TOEIC 940) and Korean (TOPIK Level 5) skills. Over the past 12 years, I’ve worked in different fields — from banking and HR training to project management in a translation company — and now I’m excited to support clients online with my skills and experience. I'm a translator (ENG&KRN to JPN), Japanese teacher, virtual assistant based in Japan. ◆Translation & Editing (EN/KO → JP) ・Accurate and natural Japanese translation from English and Korean. ・7 years of experience in subtitle quality control for English speaking dramas and movies. ・7 years of proofreading in Japanese. ◆Japanese Language Tutoring ・Custom lessons for learners at beginner to advanced levels. ・Focus on practical conversation, business Japanese, and cross-cultural communication. ・Patient and supportive teaching style with international experience. I am detail-oriented, reliable, and highly skilled at multitasking. ◆Virtual Assistance / Online Secretary ・Scheduling, travel arrangements, meeting coordination, data entry, document organization, and professional communication. ・7 years as a project manager in the translation industry, handling multiple international projects under strict deadlines. ・5 years in a major Japanese bank, including corporate sales and HR training management. My goal is to help clients achieve success by providing professional support, high-quality translations, and effective Japanese lessons. I’d be happy to collaborate with you!

🇯🇵Yokohama, Japan$5/hr40% JSSSince Sep 2025

Earnings and projects

MRR
$554

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#73,711 / 412k
🇯🇵Country#163 / 1,269
Revenue, last 30 days
$588

Last 6 months: $3.3k

World#58,824 / 412k
🇯🇵Country#135 / 1,269
Total earnings
$5.8k

Billed in all: $6.1k

World#242,350 / 412k
🇯🇵Country#583 / 1,269
Per project
$5.8k

$1.7k in the last 6 months

World#29,894 / 412k
🇯🇵Country#47 / 1,269
Projects, last 6 months
2
0% fixed100% hourly
World#88,921 / 412k
🇯🇵Country#274 / 1,269
Projects in all
1

Across 6 contracts

17% fixed83% hourly
World#360,674 / 412k
🇯🇵Country#1,123 / 1,269

Earnings, last 30 days

$6.1k+$588 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$5.0k$5.5k$6.0k$6.5kOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

Skill rankings: Top 11% in Teaching Japanese

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #20Teaching Japanese187 freelancers · 🇯🇵 #11Top 11%
  2. #38Audiovisual Translation336 freelancers · 🇯🇵 #1Top 11%
  3. #125Japanese898 freelancers · 🇯🇵 #62Top 14%
  4. #2,101Translation15,921 freelancers · 🇯🇵 #54Top 13%