Localize Instructions
Rules for localizing English PPTX to Japanese.
✅ Purpose: Optimize English presentations for Japanese-speaking audiences
Translation Scope
| Target | Include | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Slide titles | ✅ | Keep concise |
| Bullet points | ✅ | Natural Japanese expressions |
| Speaker notes | ✅ | Include specific explanations |
| Product names | ❌ | Keep in English (Microsoft, Azure, etc.) |
| Technical terms | △ | Use industry-standard translations |
| Image alt text | ✅ | If present |
Translation Rules
1. Product Names (Keep in English)
Keep these in English:
- Microsoft, Azure, Copilot, GitHub
- SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Outlook
- Purview, Sentinel, Defender, Fabric
- Windows, Office, Power Platform
2. Technical Terms
Use standard Japanese translations:
| English | Japanese |
|---|---|
| Data security | データセキュリティ |
| Compliance | コンプライアンス |
| Machine learning | 機械学習 |
| Cloud | クラウド |
| On-premises | オンプレミス |
3. Bullet Point Style
- Keep sentences short and impactful
- End with verb forms (〜する、〜できる)
- Avoid passive voice when possible
- Maximum 40 characters per item
4. Speaker Notes
Required content:
- Explanation of the slide's key message
- Background context
- Speaking hints
Not acceptable:
- Only citation:
[Source: Slide #5] - Empty notes
Quality Checklist
- All visible text translated
- Product names in English
- Natural Japanese expressions
- No machine translation artifacts
- Speaker notes enriched
- Citations preserved with explanations
Common Mistakes
| Mistake | Correct |
|---|---|
| マイクロソフト | Microsoft |
| アズール | Azure |
| 彼/彼女 (pronoun ambiguity) | Reword to avoid |
| 〜されます (excessive passive) | 〜します (active) |