Transcribe Japanese interviews

Convert Japanese interviews into searchable transcripts with automatic speaker labels. Sonix identifies who said what, timestamps every word, and exports to Word, PDF, or any format you need.

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How It Works

Transcribe Japanese interviews
in 5 easy steps

Upload your interview

Upload your Japanese interview recording from your computer, Dropbox, Google Drive, or paste a URL. Sonix supports audio from phones, recorders, Zoom, and video files.

AI transcription with speaker detection

Sonix AI automatically transcribes your Japanese interview with industry-leading accuracy. Our models detect different speakers and label them throughout the transcript.

Review with synchronized playback

Polish your transcript in our browser-based editor. Click any word to jump to that point in the recording. Listen and edit simultaneously with full playback controls.

Add and edit speaker names

Replace generic speaker labels (Speaker 1, Speaker 2) with real names. Sonix remembers speaker voices, making it easy to label interviews with recurring participants.

Export your transcript

Download your Japanese interview transcript in 30+ formats including Word, PDF, plain text, and timestamped formats. Share with colleagues or integrate with your workflow.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions about
Japanese interview transcription

How does speaker identification work for Japanese interviews?

Sonix uses advanced AI to detect unique voice characteristics and automatically label different speakers throughout your Japanese interview. After transcription, you can easily rename 'Speaker 1' to actual names like 'Interviewer' and 'Guest' with a single click.

What interview recording formats does Sonix support?

Sonix accepts 50+ audio and video formats including MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, MOV, and more. Record your Japanese interviews on your phone, digital recorder, Zoom, or any video platform—we'll transcribe it.

How accurate is Japanese interview transcription?

Sonix delivers 85-99% accuracy for Japanese interviews, depending on audio quality. Clear recordings with minimal background noise and distinct speakers achieve the best results. Our AI models are specifically trained for Japanese including regional accents.

Can I search and find specific quotes in my interview?

Yes! Once transcribed, your Japanese interview becomes fully searchable. Find any word or phrase instantly, and click to jump directly to that moment in the audio. Perfect for finding key quotes and references.

How do I transcribe phone or Zoom interviews in Japanese?

Record your phone interview using a recording app, or enable Zoom's cloud recording feature. Upload the file to Sonix and we'll transcribe your Japanese conversation with speaker identification automatically enabled.

What export formats work best for interviews?

For interviews, we recommend Word or PDF exports which include speaker labels and timestamps. You can also export as plain text for easy copying, or SRT/VTT if you're creating video content with subtitles.

Why Sonix

The best choice for
Japanese interview transcription

Speaker identification

Automatically detect and label different speakers in your Japanese interviews. Easily rename speakers with one click.

Searchable transcripts

Find any quote instantly with full-text search. Click to jump directly to that moment in your interview recording.

Time-stamped accuracy

Every word is timestamped for precise reference. Perfect for citing quotes, creating clips, or reviewing key moments.

Professional exports

Export to Word, PDF, or text with speaker labels and timestamps. Ready for articles, reports, or research documentation.

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Surrey, BC, Canada
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