Translating into Japanese, Chinese or Arabic: where the script changes everything
Translating between Portuguese and an Asian or non-Latin-script language is not just a matter of vocabulary. Japanese combines three writing systems; Chinese distinguishes simplified from traditional characters; Arabic is written right to left and letters change shape with position. Get one of these details wrong and the whole document suffers.
For 40 years we have translated to and from the world’s major languages, with native translators specialised in each pair.
Need to translate to or from an Asian language?
We support companies and individuals on projects into Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Russian and other languages, with native translators.
Talk to our teamThe languages most requested in this area
- Japanese — combining kanji, hiragana and katakana.
- Chinese — simplified (mainland) and traditional (Taiwan, Hong Kong).
- Arabic — right-to-left script, with regional adaptation.
- Russian and other Cyrillic-alphabet languages.
- Korean and other Asian languages, depending on the project.
Our areas of specialisation
East Asian languages
Japanese, Chinese (simplified and traditional) and Korean, with native translators.
Arabic & RTL scripts
Translation into Arabic with correct direction and letter forms, and regional adaptation.
Cyrillic & more
Russian and other Cyrillic-alphabet languages, for business and official documents.
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Technical documentation for Japan
Translation of manuals and technical materials into Japanese, with correct terminology and layout.
Materials for the Chinese market
Translation of commercial content into simplified Chinese, adapted to the mainland market.
Documents for the Arab world
Translation into Arabic, with right-to-left script and careful final formatting.
Why trust GT-Traduções
Translating to and from the world’s major languages since 1986.
Every project goes to a translator native in the target language and knowledgeable in the field.
We master non-Latin writing systems and right-to-left text direction.
Members of the Chartered Institute of Linguists, with recognised quality.
NDAs with every translator and full discretion.
Consistency across all of a client’s documents.
Frequently asked questions
Do you translate into simplified and traditional Chinese?
Yes. We distinguish simplified Chinese (mainland) from traditional (Taiwan, Hong Kong) and use the one suited to the target market.
Do you handle the formatting of Arabic texts?
Yes. We ensure correct text direction (right to left) and layout, for a professional final document.
Which Asian languages do you cover?
Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Arabic, among others, always with translators native in the target language.
Do you provide certified translation in these languages?
Yes, when the document requires it. We handle the translation and the certification appropriate to the receiving authority.
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