Interpretation Services
We dispatch reliable interpreters for meetings and business negotiations.
For AIBS interpretation services, we place special emphasis on communication and people skills as well as high interpreting skills. Before being a good interpreter, one must be a good communicator to lead a conference or business meeting to a successful conclusion. Through our network of experienced interpreters built up over many years of experience, we can dispatch the most suitable interpreters.
Usage Scenes
- Business negotiations
- Meetings
- Seminars
- Exhibitions
- Training courses
- Audits
- Visits and factory tours
- Overseas business trips, etc.
Supported Languages
- English
- Chinese
- Korean
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Russian and more
Forms of Interpretation
Simultaneous Interpretation
An interpreter listens to what the speaker says through headphones and simultaneously interprets through a microphone. The participants listen to the voice through a receiver. This form is suitable for large conferences, seminars, etc.
Consecutive Interpretation
The speaker stops speaking in mid-sentence and the interpreter interprets during that time. Compared to simultaneous interpretation, this method allows for more accurate interpretation of what is being said, but it also lengthens the time of the meeting. It is also less expensive because it does not require specialized equipment.
Whispering Interpretation
As the name of “whispering” implies, the interpreter whispers in close proximity to the person requiring interpretation. It is suitable when there are two or three or fewer participants who need interpretation.
Online Interpretation Service
Ideal for interpreting at online meetings and seminars
Simultaneous or consecutive interpretation is provided over an online conferencing system.
It can be used for business meetings with remote business partners, online conferences, seminars, audits, etc.
It is compatible with a variety of online conferencing systems, including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Cisco Webex.
Reduces costs for interpretation
Interpreter transportation and lodging costs are eliminated, thus reducing the cost of interpretation. In addition, the cost of renting and arranging interpretation booths and transmitters/receivers for simultaneous interpretation can be significantly reduced.
Responds to areas where and times when it is difficult to dispatch interpreters
Since there are no restrictions on where the interpreters live, a wide range of interpreters can be arranged. We can also be flexible when interpreters are needed early in the morning or late at night due to time differences. Note: Surcharges will apply for early mornings and evenings.
Interpretation Fees
The rates listed here are the standard unit prices for AIBS’s interpretation services.
| 1 person per half-day Within 4 hours of binding hours | 1 person per day From over 4 to 8 hours of binding hours (7 hours of actual hours worked) | Overtime If the binding hours exceed 8 hours |
|---|---|---|
| Starting from 44,000 yen | From 66,000 yen | Starting from 11,000 yen per hour |
- The above amounts include consumption tax.
- Fees vary depending on the content of the interpretation and the rank of the interpreter.
- Please consult with us as the level of supported services varies depending on the language.
- Overtime charges are calculated in 15-minute increments (rounded up to the nearest 1,000 yen).
- If work is performed between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m., a daily fee will be charged even if the work is less than 4 hours.
- A surcharge will be applied for late-night and early-morning (10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) work.
- Meeting time on the day of interpretation is also included in the binding hours.
- If travel of an interpreter is required, travel rules apply.
- Please consult with us in advance if there is a possibility of recording the interpreter’s voice for secondary use. A separate fee may be charged for secondary use.
Transportation Expenses
A fee equivalent to the cost of transportation will be charged.
TokyoA flat fee of ¥1,000 will be charged for interpretation work within the Yamanote Line area of Tokyo.
Cabs will be used when late-night or early-morning travel is required, or when traveling to locations with poor accessibility.
Business Trips
In the following cases, the interpreter will be treated as a business traveler, and a daily allowance and compensation for binding will be charged in addition to transportation and accommodation expenses.
Inside Japan: When the distance from a major train station to the site is more than 100 km one way or the travel time is more than 2 hours.
Outside Japan: When an interpreter is dispatched from Japan to a location outside of Japan
For more information on travel costs, please contact us.
Cancellation Fees
In the event of cancellation by the customer after an order has been placed, cancellation fees will be charged as follows.
The number of days is calculated based on our business days excluding Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, etc.
| The day before and the day of interpretation | 100% of interpretation fee |
| 2 to 3 days before interpretation | 50% of interpretation fee |
| 4 to 7 days before interpretation | 30% of interpretation fee |
Flow of Service Usage
- Contact Us
Please use the form or contact us by phone.
- Interview and Preparation of a Quotation
We will ask for details such as date, time, location, language, etc. and prepare a quotation based on these details.
- Ordering
- Provision of Materials
Please provide in advance any materials that will be used by the speaker, such as meeting materials or presentation scripts. Preliminary research on technical terms and proper nouns will help ensure a more satisfactory performance on the day of interpretation.
- Day of Interpretation
A sales representative or coordinator will accompany the interpreter to the site as needed to ensure that the interpretation goes smoothly.
- Report of Completion
We ask if there were any problems with the interpreter’s performance.
