What kind of degree to become japanese translator?

any answers are helpful. I have a general idea, but please give your input. thanks.|||~You don't need a degree, you need fluency in the language. If you are referring to a particular type of translator for a particular position, first learn English and learn to ask a complete and comprehensive question, and you need to research the job and certification requirements for that particular job/position. Duh.|||You don't need a degree to become a translator of any language. Your fluency is what gets you the job.





That said, it is difficult to acheive fluency with any language unless you are immersed in the language on a daily basis, and unless you're living in Japan or regularly socialize with people who speak Japanese, your chances of successfully learning the language are best if you enroll in a class of some sort.





You should also consider that if you are able to read and write the language it will give you an edge toward competing for a job as a translator with those who may only know how to speak the language.





It's also not a bad idea to learn about the culture, so that context and certain slangs which are not often taught in language classes can be learned.





Most companies looking to hire a translator require you to pass a test to prove your fluency. Owning a degree doens't neccessarily mean you can speak a language better than someone who doesn't have a degree.|||You would need to study Japanese language as a major. I would recommend that you take courses in Japanese culture, history, and linguistics as well.