{"id":478,"date":"2025-09-30T13:38:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T04:38:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trin.work\/?page_id=478"},"modified":"2026-04-20T16:44:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T07:44:59","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trin.work\/en\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Q<\/div>
How should I think about booking hours for interpreting?<\/strong><\/div><\/div>
A<\/div>
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It depends on the format and content, but as a rule please consider bookings in \u201cFull-day\u201d or \u201cHalf-day\u201d units:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Full day: 4\u20138 hours of interpreting (including 1-hour lunch break)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Half day: up to 4 hours of interpreting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The start time is flexible. Assignments in the early morning or late at night, or work exceeding the above hours, will be treated as overtime and charged additionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you expect work over a period (e.g. both interpreting and translation, multiple related engagements), we can arrange a tailored engagement separately.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Q<\/div>
How much does interpreting cost?<\/strong><\/div><\/div>
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It varies depending on the content and format. Please contact us via \u201cEnquiry & Quote\u201d for details.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Q<\/div>
Do you travel anywhere within Hokkaido?<\/strong><\/div><\/div>
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Yes. I can attend on-site anywhere in Hokkaido (travel expenses charged at cost). Remote interpreting is also available if suitable equipment\/platforms are in place on the client side.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Q<\/div>
Can you handle ancillary tasks such as minutes?<\/strong><\/div><\/div>
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I\u2019m afraid correspondence\/liaison work and minute-taking are not included in interpreting services. However, translation of administrative documents arising during the assignment, and on-site assistance (e.g. local shopping\/errands, reception at venues) may be provided\u2014please enquire.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Q<\/div>
Is remote interpreting cheaper?<\/strong><\/div><\/div>
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Interpreting requires preparation from the time of booking through to delivery. That said, remote meetings often run only 1\u20132 hours. Taking this into account, I offer remote interpreting at \u00a520,000 per hour (excl. tax). Rates can be adjusted after discussing the conditions\u2014please feel free to enquire.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Q<\/div>
Can I ask you to check just the wording of a document?<\/strong><\/div><\/div>
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I am sorry, but I do not accept this type of assignment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Q<\/div>
Do you accept last-minute bookings (day before or same day)?<\/strong><\/div><\/div>
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I am sorry, but as a rule I do not accept bookings made on the day or the day before. High-quality interpreting requires adequate preparation and subject-matter understanding. However, for repeat assignments on similar subject matter, I may be able to accommodate\u2014please enquire.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Q<\/div>
Do you sign NDAs?<\/strong><\/div><\/div>
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Yes. I\u2019m happy to sign your NDA, or I can provide a standard mutual NDA on request. For initial enquiries, a high-level brief is usually enough; we can add an NDA before sharing sensitive materials.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How is my information handled?<\/strong><\/div><\/div>
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Your information is treated in confidence and used only to respond to your enquiry and prepare a quote. I do not share details with third parties unless required by law. If you prefer, you can send a summary first and share documents after an NDA is in place.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Q<\/div>
What details help with a quote?<\/strong><\/div><\/div>
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Interpreting mode (consecutive\/simultaneous), subject area, dates (From\/To), format (on-site in Hokkaido\/remote), venue\/location, and any special requirements. For single-day bookings, enter the same date in both \u201cFrom\u201d and \u201cTo\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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