Big news: Verified Japanese translations are coming to Care to Translate

Why Japanese

With around 125 million native speakers, Japanese ranks among the top 10 most spoken languages in the world. While it's primarily spoken in Japan, you'll also find large Japanese-speaking communities in countries like the United States and Brazil, making it a key language in global healthcare communication.

“Adding Japanese has been one of our most requested features,” says Ladan Grönkvist, Project Manager at Care to Translate. “We’re incredibly proud to soon be able to offer medically verified translations in Japanese to help bridge communication gaps in health care.”

Why verified translations matter

You might already be using Live Translate, our real-time translation feature, to communicate in Japanese. So, what’s the big deal about verified phrases?

In health care, accuracy matters. Verified translations provide peace of mind when every word counts, especially in high-stakes situations like emergency care, diagnosis, or treatment.

Here’s what we consider when we verify each phrase before it makes it into our library:

• Medical terminology: Healthcare language is complex. A single mistranslation can lead to incorrect treatment or serious misunderstandings.
• Context: A phrase might work in a general setting, but not in a specific department like radiology, pediatrics, or ambulance care.
• Cultural nuances: Every culture approaches health care differently. Our translations reflect those differences to ensure respect and clarity.

What’s unique about translating to Japanese

Every language comes with its own quirks, and Japanese is no exception. To make sure our translations are spot-on, we account for:

• Regional dialects and expressions
• Levels of politeness
• Gender-specific language for care recipients
• Ambiguity and indirect expressions
• Numerals and how they’re written
• Punctuation conventions
• The writing system (kanji, hiragana, katakana, or romaji)

By addressing these language-specific details, we help ensure that Japanese-speaking recipients feel seen, heard, and understood, no matter where they receive care.

Want to try it?

The verified Japanese library is just around the corner. Keep your app updated and an eye out for the rollout in the coming weeks.

Can’t wait? Get in touch with us to set up a custom trial for your team or organization, and be among the first to experience verified Japanese medical translations in action.