FAQ

No, applying and taking the trial are completely free of charge.

As the entire application process is managed automatically, deadlines cannot be extended. Please ensure your schedule allows sufficient time before applying. If you miss the deadline, please cancel your application via the [Applicant Portal] and submit a new application. For instructions on how to cancel, please refer to the FAQ “Is it possible to cancel my application?”

Log in to the [Applicant Portal], go to [My Applications], select the relevant job posting, and click [Cancel Application] at the bottom of the screen.

You may take the trial for multiple fields, provided that you submit each subject by its respective deadline. However, we recommend that you first take the trial in your strongest field and language direction.

Please refer to the application process for details.

Translation rates are generally calculated on a source‑text word/character basis (note that different pricing models, such as target‑text–based rates, may apply in certain fields). While we have standard base rates, the final rate will be determined based on your trial results and professional experience.
The rate will be presented at the time of acceptance, and you will be registered once we reach an agreement.

Yes, applicants living outside Japan are also eligible to apply.

If you do not pass the trial, you may retake it after a one-year waiting period. We believe that this amount of time is necessary for skill development. Please note that the conditions for retaking the trial may vary for certain job opportunities. For details, please refer to the application guidelines.

You can apply using a smartphone or tablet, but a PC is required to submit the trial.

If you register with SunFlare after passing the trial, you are required to have a licensed version of Microsoft Office that is within the support period.
At the trial stage, we do accept submissions created using non‑licensed or compatible software. However, please note that issues such as formatting inconsistencies or missing revision histories may occur. In such cases, the submission will not be graded and you will not pass the trial.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

If you are using the same email address, you can reset your password by clicking “Forgot your password?” on the login screen.

You can make changes by going to [Applicant Portal]→[User Profile]→[Edit]

If you have registered on the [Applicant Portal], your resume and other documents will be saved there and can be reused when applying again.
If you need to update them, you can edit them from the [Applicant Portal].

Please contact us via the Inquiry form.

It varies depending on the language and field, but please allow approximately two to three weeks for the screening process.

We do not provide corrections or feedback for this trial.
*Please note that feedback is available for the paid TQE exam (all information and materials are provided in Japanese only).

We will send you separate instructions by email regarding the registration process. Please also refer to the section “Registration Process.”

To cancel your registration, including the deletion of your registered information, it is necessary to complete a contract termination procedure. We will guide you through the process using an online electronic signature.

Project managers (PMs) in each department will introduce and discuss suitable job assignments with you based on your skills and experience.

As our work is driven by client orders, job assignments are offered on an irregular basis, and the volume of work may vary. However, those who consistently deliver high-quality work tend to receive job assignments more frequently.

While demand varies depending on market trends, the pharmaceutical and intellectual property fields tend to have consistently high demand throughout the year.