Interview with Marie Iida: Marie Kondo's Interpreter
This week on the KoreKara Podcast, we talk to Marie Iida, who is a professional Japanese/English Interpreter. You might have seen her on her appearances with Marie Kondo on the Late Night Show, the Ellen Show, or even Marie Kondo's Netflix Special. On the podcast we hear about her path into becoming a professional translator, her advice to those who are studying Japanese or translation, and what it takes to become a great translator. Hope you guys enjoy the podcast!
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Outline:
0:00 Preview
0:45 Intro
1:53 How Marie was raised to be Bilingual
3:27 Was there a gap in ability between her two languages
6:41 Comparing Keigo with English Formalities
9:17 Raza does a British Impression
10:13 How Marie became an Interpreter
15:30 How did Marie transition from Japan to America
17:46 Approach to Studying Interpretation and Advice from Mentors
24:48 Experience Interpreting for Marie Kondo
31:54 Hardest Part of Translation and the Process
41:07 Marie’s Relationship between Japan and America Today
43:26 Marie’s Experience writing a Screenplay
46:57 Marie’s Advice for Becoming a Translator
50:09 Outro
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