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Satsuki Ando

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I’m Satsuki Ando, an English-to-Japanese translator and game localization specialist with 8+ years of experience in translating and reviewing a wide range of texts.

About

I’m Satsuki Ando, an English-to-Japanese translator and game localization specialist with 8+ years of experience in translating and reviewing a wide range of texts. I enjoy refining meaning, tone, and natural phrasing so the final Japanese reads smoothly and accurately for the intended audience.

  • 16 years' experience
  • Joined January 2025

Languages

  • JapaneseFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

Work experience

Freelance English-to-Japanese TranslatorApr 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 8 mos

Provided English-to-Japanese translation and review services, including game localization, ensuring terminology consistency and natural, reader-friendly Japanese.

Online Tutor (academic writing in Japanese) · Waseda UniversityApr 2010 – Present · 16 yrs 8 mos

Tutored undergraduate students in Japanese academic writing, helping them structure arguments, improve writing clarity, and strengthen academic expression.

Education

Master of Arts (completed 2009) · Waseda University2009
Doctoral Program (withdrawn, Western History) · Waseda University (Graduate School of Arts)2016

Certifications and awards

TOEIC 9602013 – 2026
Japan Translation Federation (JTF) translation test - Grade 3 (English to Japanese)2022 – 2026

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