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Satoko Y.

Japanese translator, voice actor, teacher, writer, assistant, singer

I have been working as a translator for various companies for 15 years, supported by a Japanese proofreader who is a 70‑year‑old retired Japanese businessman. Together, we provide high‑quality, accuracy‑focused translations between English and Japanese. Rather than offering literal, word‑for‑word translations, we deliver natural, beautifully written texts tailored to the needs of the reader. My experience spans brochures, packaging, websites, games, apps, video scripts, books, articles, lyrics, presentation slides, and more. We also specialize in official legal document translations—including birth certificates, marriage certificates, and other documents required for passport applications, PR applications, visas, and similar purposes. Each translation includes a certificate of translation accuracy and an official company seal, all at a very reasonable rate. In addition to translation, I am a creative writer with several books published on Amazon. I have extensive experience in SEO writing, with particular strengths in creativity and copywriting. I have also performed voiceovers in both Japanese and English (with a Japanese accent) for commercials, voicemail messages, corporate videos, games, animations, and more. Furthermore, I have been teaching Japanese to learners of all ages at private language schools for 15 years across several countries.

🇦🇺Sunshine Coast, Australia$25/hr100% JSS4.93 (406)Since Nov 2013
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Earnings and projects

MRR
$1k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#47,654 / 412k
🇦🇺Country#261 / 2,970
Revenue, last 30 days
$1.6k

Last 6 months: $6.1k

World#27,499 / 412k
🇦🇺Country#157 / 2,970
Total earnings
$431k

Billed in all: $442k

World#3,840 / 412k
🇦🇺Country#22 / 2,970
Per project
$638

$338 in the last 6 months

World#160,808 / 412k
🇦🇺Country#1,144 / 2,970
Projects, last 6 months
18

Across 20 contracts

50% fixed50% hourly
World#7,230 / 412k
🇦🇺Country#37 / 2,970
Projects in all
675

Across 718 contracts

68% fixed32% hourly
World#898 / 412k
🇦🇺Country#6 / 2,970

Earnings, last 30 days

$442k+$1.6k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$440k$441k$442kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 3% in Singing

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #23Singing754 freelancers · 🇦🇺 #1Top 3%
  2. #42Japanese to English Translation478 freelancers · 🇦🇺 #2Top 9%
  3. #53English to Japanese Translation529 freelancers · 🇦🇺 #1Top 10%
  4. #72Japanese898 freelancers · 🇦🇺 #3Top 8%
  5. #79ESL Teaching772 freelancers · 🇦🇺 #3Top 10%
  6. #153Voice Acting3,970 freelancers · 🇦🇺 #3Top 4%
  7. #220Voice-Over5,092 freelancers · 🇦🇺 #4Top 4%
  8. #806General Transcription8,318 freelancers · 🇦🇺 #6Top 10%