Mikoto Araki

Mikoto  Araki

Description

Are you seeking a professional translator and interpreter who prioritizes quality, confidentiality, and trust?

I specialize in helping government agencies and businesses communicate with Japanese audiences and communities in Australia, ensuring access to information and overcoming language barriers. While AI may assist with creating bilingual glossaries and translating brochures, only human interpreters can bring nuance and meaning to business meetings.

Ichigo Ichie (一期一会), a Japanese proverb, teaches us to cherish every encounter as it may never happen again. I approach each interaction with this mindset, valuing every connection I make. My clients frequently express their appreciation for my work and often return for future projects. Their feedback motivates me to continue delivering excellence. Feel free to check the recommendations below to see what they say.

I am committed to providing high-quality services through rigorous quality control and continuous professional development. I am recertified every three years as a NAATI Certified Translator and Certified Provisional Interpreter, ensuring I uphold the highest standards of competence and integrity.

As an active member of AUSIT (Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators), JAT (Japan Association of Translators), and ATA (American Translators Association), I am deeply involved in the industry and community.

Outside of work, I am a permaculturist and community cook, passionate about sustainability and environmental responsibility. Whether in my kitchen or tending my garlic patch, I strive to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

For inquiries or quotes, feel free to reach out to me at mikoto@matranslations.com. I look forward to connecting with you!

Skills & Tools:

CAT Tools: Phrase (Memsource), Smartcat, MemoQ Translator Pro
Adobe Acrobat

Language Pairs

English
- Japanese

Translating Services

EditingLocalizationPost-EditingProofreadingTranslating

Translating Tools

DeepLMemSourcePhraseSmartCATXTM

Areas of Specialization

Business - Advertising & public relationsBusiness - Business (General)Business - GeneralBusiness - Hotel managementBusiness - Human ResourcesBusiness - Labor RelationsBusiness - MarketingBusiness - Travel & tourismEntertainment - Entertainment (General)Entertainment - MusicIndustry & Technology - AgricultureIndustry & Technology - Aquaculture & fishingIndustry & Technology - EnergyIndustry & Technology - Paper & pulpIndustry & Technology - Textiles & fashionIndustry & Technology - TransportationLaw - ContractsLaw - Law (General)Law - Personal injury lawMedicine - Health careMedicine - Medicine (General)Medicine - NutritionMedicine - PsychiatryNatural Sciences - BiologyNatural Sciences - BotanyNatural Sciences - Ecology & environmental scienceNatural Sciences - ForestryNatural Sciences - GeologyNatural Sciences - Natural Sciences (General)Natural Sciences - Zoology & entomology

Interpreting Modes

ConsecutiveSight Translation

Interpreting Methods

In-personOver-the-phone interpreting (OPI)Video remote interpreting (VRI)Whispered interpreting (chuchotage)

Interpreting Services

CommunityEducationalHealthcareLegal/Court

ATA Divisions

Government DivisionInterpreters DivisionJapanese Language DivisionLanguage Technology DivisionLaw DivisionMedical Division
Type

Translator, Interpreter

Level

Individual

Primary Phone

61421654934

Location

Heidelberg Heights
Victoria
3081
Australia

Native Language(s)

Japanese

Degree in Translation & Interpretation

Yes

Years in Business

20+ Years

Education Level

Graduate