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Panasonic

Translator I [Japanese / English]

De Soto, KS · On-site

$21.25 - $28/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Bachelor's degree in Japanese, Linguistics, Translation, or a related field * Technical coursework or exposure to manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments Essential Qualifications:

Panasonic

Translator I [Japanese / English]

De Soto, KS · On-site

$21.25 - $28/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Bachelor's degree in Japanese, Linguistics, Translation, or a related field * Technical coursework or exposure to manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments Essential Qualifications:

Panasonic

Translator I [Japanese / English]

De Soto, KS · On-site

$21.25 - $28/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Bachelor's degree in Japanese, Linguistics, Translation, or a related field * Technical coursework or exposure to manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments Essential Qualifications:

Southwestern College

Part-Time Japanese Instructor

Chula Vista, CA · On-site

$72.85 - $105.85/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Provides instruction in Interpretive, Presentational and Interpersonal Communication (as per ACTAFL) in Japanese through linguistic structures and vocabulary development, as well as an emphasis on ...

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How much do live in japanese linguist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for live in japanese linguist in the United States is $58,415.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,500.00 and $58,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a live in Japanese linguist?

Live-in Japanese linguists are language professionals who reside at a specific location, such as a client’s home, organization, or facility, to provide ongoing Japanese language support. Their responsibilities may include interpreting, translating documents, assisting with cross-cultural communication, and sometimes tutoring or language immersion. This arrangement is often chosen for intensive language needs or when continuous, on-site language assistance is required. Live-in linguists may work with individuals, families, or businesses, and often help bridge cultural gaps in addition to linguistic ones.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a live in Japanese linguist?

To thrive as a Live In Japanese Linguist, you need fluency in Japanese and English, a deep understanding of both cultures, and often a degree in linguistics or a related field. Familiarity with translation software, CAT tools, and sometimes interpretation equipment is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity set outstanding candidates apart in this role. These skills are crucial for accurate communication, effective cultural mediation, and building trust in both professional and personal settings.

What are some common challenges faced by a live in Japanese linguist and how can they be addressed?

As a Live In Japanese Linguist, one common challenge is adapting to the expectations and routines of the host household or organization while maintaining professional boundaries. Balancing language support with cultural mediation can also be demanding, especially when sensitive topics arise or when working with individuals unfamiliar with Japanese customs. Open communication, flexibility, and a clear understanding of your role can help manage these challenges. Additionally, proactively seeking feedback and building rapport with both clients and colleagues fosters a more harmonious and effective working environment.

What is the difference between Live In Japanese Linguist vs Live Out Japanese Linguist?

AspectLive In Japanese LinguistLive Out Japanese Linguist
Work EnvironmentResides on-site, often in private homes or facilitiesCommutes daily to client locations or workplaces
CredentialsRequires fluency in Japanese, translation/interpretation skills, and often certificationSame credentials as Live In role, with emphasis on language proficiency
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in private households, elder care, or specialized institutionsTypically employed by agencies, schools, or companies for interpretation or translation

The main difference between a Live In Japanese Linguist and a Live Out Japanese Linguist lies in their work environment. Live In roles involve residing on-site, providing continuous language support, while Live Out roles require commuting to various locations. Both roles demand similar language skills and certifications, but their living arrangements and daily routines differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Live In Japanese Linguist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 29% Full Time, 57% Part Time, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $58,415 per year, or $28.1 per hour.

FamilySearch Technical Historical Records Linguist II, Japanese (2-yr Fixed Term)

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 83 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

3rd of 18 rated religious organizations

Job description

This is a 2 year Fixed-Term position for an experienced detail-oriented individual with demonstrated native-level language expertise in Japanese (including Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji, Furigana, and cursive scripts), and deep knowledge of historical genealogical documents to help us build high-quality training data for machine learning systems. This person's work will help make billions of records available in FamilySearch's automation and machine learning platform.

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord's work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings- giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances-our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

Education:

  • BA/BS in Computer Science, Linguistics, Family History, or other bachelor's degree with related or equivalent experience required


Experience:

  • 2 years relevant or related experience or equivalent experience


Skills & Abilities:

  • Native level fluency in Japanese including:
    • Expertise in Japanese cursive scripts
    • Experience with Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji, and Furigana
  • Experience with additional languages a plus
  • Business level fluency in English
  • Demonstrated paleography skills to accurately decipher historical documents
  • Demonstrated linguistic skills to build NLP datasets
  • Experience working with historical documents
  • Strong technical and analytical aptitude with a passion for data, efficiency, and accuracy
  • Independent worker who is self-motivated, dependable, detail oriented, responsible, self-disciplined, and a team player with a record of timely delivery of requests
  • Willingness to support several projects at one time, and to accept reprioritization as necessary in a fast paced, constantly evolving environment
  • Comfortable handling a high volume of work on a daily basis
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts

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  • Exercise demonstrated expertise in paleography, linguistics, technology, and historical records to build machine learning training datasets for historical genealogical documents
  • Use paleography skills to accurately decipher historical documents
  • Annotate language data with linguistic information to build natural language processing (NLP) datasets
  • Model how individuals naturally read historical documents by creating hierarchies of relationships between areas of text
  • Precisely map the layout of historical documents
  • Perform data curation and quality assurance by:
    • Curating large volumes of structured and unstructured data
    • Reviewing datasets for errors and providing timely corrections
    • Completing other data modeling activities and duties as assigned
  • Enable FamilySearch's automation efforts by meeting aggressive deadlines and delivering consistently high output, quality, and accuracy

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