Add Japanese Subtitles to Your Videos
Reach 125+ million Japanese speakers. AI-powered 字幕 with full character support.
How to Add Japanese Subtitles
Upload Your Video
Drop your video file or paste a URL. We support MP4, MOV, and all common formats.
Auto-Generate Subtitles
Our AI transcribes your video with word-level accuracy. Edit any mistakes with our built-in editor.
Export & Share
Download your video with burned-in subtitles, or export as SRT for any platform.
Why Subtitles Matter
- 125M+Japanese speakers
- 🇯🇵third largest economy
- 3writing systems supported (Kanji, Hiragana, Katakana)
- 99%AI transcription accuracy
Everything You Need
Native Japanese
Natural Japanese with proper Keigo levels.
Full Character Support
Kanji, Hiragana, and Katakana fully supported.
Translate to Japanese
Translate from any language to Japanese automatically.
Cultural Accuracy
AI understands Japanese context and politeness levels.
Japanese Subtitles: Entering the Japanese Market
Japanese is spoken by over 125 million people, almost entirely in Japan. The Japanese market is unique: highly developed, technology-forward, but notoriously difficult for foreign content to penetrate without proper localization.
Japan has the third-largest economy globally and consumers with significant purchasing power. However, Japanese audiences strongly prefer content in their language, making quality subtitles essential for any market entry.
The Japanese language uses three writing systems: kanji (Chinese characters), hiragana, and katakana. Professional subtitles must use these appropriately, as incorrect usage immediately signals poor quality to Japanese viewers.
Pro Tips
Use Proper Honorifics
Japanese has complex honorific levels (-san, -sama, etc.). Match the formality to your content type and speaker relationships.
Consider Reading Speed
Japanese can be read quickly, but kanji-heavy text requires more processing time. Balance character density in subtitles.
Localize Cultural References
Western idioms and references often do not translate. Adapt content for Japanese cultural context.
Horizontal Subtitles Standard
While Japanese can be written vertically, horizontal left-to-right is standard for video subtitles.
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— Sarah
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— Marcus
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I translate my video to Japanese?
Yes! Upload your video, select Japanese as output, and AI translates automatically.
日本語字幕の追加方法は？
動画をアップロードし、AIで字幕を生成し、スタイルをカスタマイズしてエクスポートします。
Are all Japanese characters supported?
Yes! Full support for Kanji, Hiragana, and Katakana writing systems.
How accurate is Japanese transcription?
99% accuracy for clear audio. Our AI handles Japanese pronunciation well.
How much does it cost?
Free to try with 3 exports. Premium plans start at €13/month for unlimited exports.
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