Japan and its uniqueness

Cooperation relationship between Indonesia and other Asia countries are growing rapidly, it can be a bilateral or multilateral cooperation relationship which made Indonesia contributes itself in business and economic cooperation or others sectors worldwide. Japan in East Asia and Indonesia in Southeast Asia region create a relationship between two mother tongues of each country. The culture and language differences between two countries are demanding a communication understanding regarding each purpose which has been fixed beforehand. Time passed by, people who learn and put some interest towards Japanese in Indonesia keeps increasing, and creating possibility to become messenger from one party to another.

The similarities between other foreign languages, learning process of Japanese language isn't that easy and simple. Old habit and the way of speaking in mother tongue, Indonesian language, is influencing the acceptance and management of Japanese language's which causing a different way to think of those language learners. Learning new language doesn't mean only memorizes those new vocabs and understanding the grammar, but also learning its culture and behavior of native speaker. A Japanese learner can apply his knowledge and skill with fellow language learner, starting from daily conversation and get know and accustomed with new term before go practices with native speaker. More and more experience that Japanese learner got from communication and applying their skill in Japanese language will come in hand compared with only learning language using printed media, such as books and magazines.

Variations of Japanese language are more or less same with Indonesian language. Japan is being an Islands filled country, has a lots of interesting dialects that suitable to be research and learning subject. People in Hokkaido, northern Japan of course using different dialect with the usual dialect of people in Okinawa, southern island in Japan. Vocabulary and suffix probably one of the most conspicuous differences of those dialects, but Japanese people is using Tokyo dialect as national language and it's the one that Japanese learners from Indonesia is studying that one. 

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Japanese vocabulary

Japanese vocabulary

The first thing that probably appeared inside the head of someone who is learning foreign language is what kind of method that he should apply so he can improve his unlimited new foreign language vocabularies? Furthermore, it’s going to be tough if that foreign language has special letters that quite different with his first language, such as Japanese language, it will add more questions that has possibility to appear in the future. Will he able to get the competency to write and memorize those letters’ shape and practice in order to understand how its work? It’s different with someone that decided only to learn foreign language orally, memorizing those new letters probably turned out to be not their first priority.

The easiest way to learn foreign language is listening to conversation and reading simple text every day. Listening to music or sometimes short conversation will improve listening capability and makes him accustomed with each words intonation that he could only get from them and not from printed media. Reading simple text and puts some underlines in some parts could be a got study supplement, of course using dictionary as tool is a good idea.

If those learners are already mastering and understand how to use Japanese well but still haven’t tried an orally one, it is the time to try to learn how to do it. Social media and another media are growing rapidly these days and creating a good possibility to get one or more friends from the country that has Sakura flower for its specialty. Short and easy for a nice start chat could influence how that communication process in the future, which gradually will develop by the time. Of course Japanese vocabulary will grow as well, so does addition concerning daily words, culture, and newest information about their country. This will be one of the proofs how the harmonious friendship is materialized between two countries.

The limitless method to improving Japanese vocabulary will facilitate each language learners to develop their ability. Memorizes and get used to it are great combination that amateur Japanese learners should try. 

Japanese Translation Service Agreement

This Technical Documents Japanese-Bahasa Indonesia Translation Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into this … (“Effective Date”) by and between …. , a company incorporated in Indonesia with its registered office at … (hereinafter referred to as ‘Contractor’) and CV. ANINDYATRANS, a company incorporated in Indonesia with its registered office at Kp.Pd Ranggon RT.005/001 Jatimurni Pondok Melati Bekasi 17431, (hereinafter referred to as ‘Subcontractor’) provide Japanese translation services.

WHEREAS:
The Subcontractor is engaged in Japanese-Bahasa Indonesia translation service, amongst other activities, such as quotation and progress management. The Contractor and Subcontractor wish to establish an overall contractual framework for the provision of Japanese Translation Services as provided in this Agreement and Annexes hereto. The cooperation relationship established by this Agreement is the basis on which Contractor must place purchase order with Subcontractor during the term of this Agreement. Now Therefore, in consideration of the mutual obligations, representations, covenants and other good and valuable consideration, the adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions:
ARTICLE 1 DEFINITION
When used in this Agreement, the terms and expressions defined hereinafter between quotation marks with a capital letter will be capitalized throughout this Agreement and shall have the meaning hereby respectively assigned to them:
Agreement” shall mean the Japanese Translation Services between the Contractor and the Subcontractor, any Annex attached and any valid amendment hereto, any supplementary agreements and succeeding amendments thereto, defining the rights and duties of the Parties. This Particular agreement shall continue in full force and effect and be binding on the Parties with respect to execution of this Agreement.
“Japanese Translation Services” shall mean Particular Japanese Translation Services Agreement.
“Business Day” shall mean the working days excluding any public holidays stipulated in the Regulation of Indonesian Government.
“Commencement Date” shall mean the date mentioned on the PO, if this date is absent on the PO, shall mean the next business day after Sub-Contractor receive the PO.
“Confidential Information” shall mean any and all documents, data and other information disclosed or made available in any form whatsoever (including, but not limited to, disclosure made in writing, orally or in the form of samples, models, computer programs, know-how or otherwise) by the Disclosing Party to the Receiving Party, or of which the Receiving Party has gained knowledge, as a result of this Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, Confidential Information shall also include any and all documents, data and information that the Receiving Party develops or otherwise produces by aid of information received from the Disclosing Party, including but not limited to, any test results in any form whatsoever.

Role of interpreter

Professional translators are not widely known is the official interpreter services or interpreter. Unlike the usual translator who served translate written text, the translator is responsible for translating spoken words, speeches, discussions, or conversations in a language and then re-verbally conveyed into the target language. So far the only considered interpreter's role was limited to the state level alone, but along with the development of the world and globalization, business, academic, social and cultural to many who need the services of an interpreter. Official interpreter services will be needed for events involving foreigners or people who use a language other than Indonesian as strangers seminar with speakers, the conference which was attended by delegates from various countries, corporate training, public lectures involving lecturers from abroad, discussion, business negotiations between the two companies different countries, up to non-formal events such as trips. For events that are very formal or unenforceable such as tribunal involving someone from abroad as a suspect, it needed the services of a sworn interpreter. Interpreter or officially sworn interpreter services are those specifically appointed by the court because it has a special qualification which has an official certificate or a sworn certificate and has local Governor License. Interpreter services are more expensive when compared to regular interpreter services because of the difficulty faced by the translator. In the usual translation, a translator can edit or fix it in the editing process. Such a thing can not be done by an interpreter because he had to do over the language as quickly as possible so the client to say something. An interpreter requires high concentrations to understand every word spoken by their clients and have to do the translation with great care because the translated speech can not be corrected or repeated. So, if you have a special event involving foreigners as speakers or performers, there is no harm in using interpreter services to support the smooth running of the event that you hold.

Japanese Translator in Jakarta

Japanese language translator who is under the auspices of a service bureau Anindyatrans always work professionally. In the translation process, the translators always follow several steps. The stages include the following:

1. Preparation of material translation

At this stage, the translator prepared the material to be translated. In addition, some supporting references such as dictionaries and reference books also need to be prepared. Dictionaries are prepared to be adapted to the material to be translated. For example, if the material to be translated in the form of a legal document, the translator must prepare a legal dictionary and a variety of supporting references. Similarly, if the translator had to translate scientific documents or material in the form of research, they should prepare a dictionary or glossary of scientific as physics, chemistry, biology, and others.

2. Analysis

At this stage, the translator must learn as well as analyzing the source material to be translated. Translators must understand the context of the source language and the style of language used. In addition, the translator must also understand who the client is and what the purpose of the document to be translated. By knowing the background and purpose of translation, the translator can customize the style of language that he will use in translation. For example, if the goal is for the benefit of a formal translation, the style of language used should also be standardized and formal. However, if the translation for commercial purposes, such as magazine articles translation, casual style and formal language can be used.

3. Translation

After analyzing the source language, a translator can begin the process of translation to translate the translation material. Transfer the process is done accurately with attention to the message and meaning of the lines in the source document. Translators will look for an appropriate match for each word used.

4. Editing

After all finished material is translated, the translator will edit material that has been translated. Translators will be carefully reviewing the entire matter, ranging from the typo (typographical error) to review the accuracy of the context of the source language of the translation. If discrepancies are found between the source language and the translation, the translator will soon revise it. This editing process is done carefully, and after the completion of the translation can be delivered to the client.

With the translation stage as mentioned above, Japanese translator who joined in Anindyatrans always, produce high quality translation results. That is why if you want to translate documents from various fields, do not hesitate to use the services of Japanese translators of the service bureau. Visit the website for more information http://japanesetranslatorinjakarta.blogspot.com/

GENERAL GUIDANCE FOR INTERPRETER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT INSTITUTIONS

In support the need of Interpreting (verbal translation) services, especially to meet legal requirement for non Indonesian citizen related to Law Enforcement in Indonesian jurisdiction; there has been a mutual understanding between Registered Legal Entity in providing Certified & Authorized Translation Service and several institutions such as Regional Police Metro Jakarta, , District Attorney Office, KPK (Corruption Eradication Commission) and District Courts. We CV Anindyatrans ensure ability and accuracy of Interpreting service, by examining Biodata of each and every interpreter proposed to above listed institutions. And keep all references them as record. Ensure to provide fair service at fair rate for those who require interpreting services. Issue Letter of Assignment for each Interpreter being assigned to mentioned institutions and other related agencies. And responsible for interpreting service being delivered by interpreter, and if deem necessary, interpreter shall be take an oath to perform interpreting correctly and sign at the Minutes of Examination / Investigation Report. Among other thing Interpreters a. Shall only interpret every word/sentence being said, stated by the party being interpreted. Shall NOT giving opinions, including but not limited to comments of questions being asked by investigators / law enforcement officers.

NOTE : Repeated questions by the investigators are probably their strategy to obtain the truth. Interpreters shall only keep repeating same questions. Do their best to avoid summarizing answer, except when is required by officers. And shall not discuss other topic other than question being asked by the officer, minimize, limit or restrict social / personal conversation during investigation. Shall NOT involved into legal case being examine / investigated. Proper attired as formal dress. It has been agreed by all related parties and implemented in above listed institution and shall be further discussed and defined for broader implementation.

code of conduct for japanese translator

Have they ever cross in their mind to introduce kind of Code of Conduct among translators, especially when there is fast growing need for translating Japanese language

Either from or especially to Japanese by SwornTranslator, has become a demanding need nowadays as result of increasing business interaction between Indonesia and other Chinese speaking countries.

Unfortunately, we only have limited number of Sworn Translator. Lately we often, have to wait a couple of weeks or even more, for translation. One day I sent an email to one of senior Sworn Translator for Japanese to reconsider the need of Official Japanese translation, but he seemed only care on his individual business and ignore my friendly suggestion for him to have staffs doing translation and he still have to check before affixing signature and his Seal of Sworn Translator, or even turned down my offer, proposing few students of Japanese Languages form University of Indonesia.

What are they, Sworn Translators, those are people who have passed the test conducted by International Languages Institutions (LBI) of University of Indonesia. Test which is conducted once a year and only for one direction (e.g. Indonesian to Japanese or Japanese to Indonesia) for US 150.- each. Then along with many other translators who have passed the test, brought to Governor of Jakarta for issuing Governor’s Decree as Sworn Translator. And according to reliable sources, Governor of Jakarta did not issue Decree for Sworn Translation for the last 2 (two) years.

And this make things even worse, one day I call Japanese embassy and asking if it is OK to translate from large number of documents by Japanese (where I have to translate from Indonesia to English, because original document were in Indonesian), then return them to Indonesia to be signed and Sealed by Indonesian Sworn Translator for Japanese. But of course the wording in Affidavit shall have to be altered from “having been translated by” into “the translation have been examined by” as asked by Registered Sworn Translator in Indonesia.