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Term	Description
Teiki 定期券ていきけん	Japanese term referring to "commuter pass." Typically can be purchased as a 1-, 3-, or 6-month pass. Important for Kobe JETs: 1. If you are buying your first teiki(s), or if you are buying (a) new teiki(s) due to changing schools or moving, you must send a photo of your teiki(s) to the CIRs via their work email. Please send in .pdf or .jpeg format, NOT html. As explained in the terms and conditions of your contract, you are required to use the transit money issued by Kobe city to purchase your teiki(s). If you receive the money, but don't purchase the teiki(s), that is considered fraud. (There are a couple of exceptions for ALTs that have odd commuting routes.) 2. Your Transport Report Form is due at the end of each semester, and should include all travel for work that falls OUTSIDE of your normal teiki range. Example: Alex's teiki goes from Hanayama Station to Sannomiya Station. For English Summer School, she had to go all all the way to Gakuentoshi Station from Hanayama. On her Transport Report Form, she only writes down the section from Sannomiya to Gakuentoshi, because the city has already paid for the Hanayama-Sannomiya section in the form of the teiki money that she gets with her monthly paycheck. If she goes, for instance, from Sannomiya to Kobe Station to go to the KEC, that whole trip goes on her transit form because none of it falls within her normal teiki range. Much thanks to CIR Nicole for typing up the original email this is paraphrased from.
Term 用語ようご	Any vocabulary, phrases, or acronyms and their definitions or descriptions that are helpful to incoming or current JET(s) (e.g., SDC, nenkyuu, golden week, etc.)
Translator 翻訳者ほんやくしゃ	Image The Translator role is crucial for ensuring that KobeJET.com is accessible to a wider audience. Translators assist with converting content between English and Japanese, making the website's resources available to both native English and Japanese speakers. Responsibilities Content Translation: Translate lesson plans, event information, and other educational materials. User Interface Translation: Ensure the website's navigation, buttons, and menus are available in both English and Japanese. Communication: Translate communications and announcements for the JET community. Quality Assurance: Review translations for accuracy and consistency. Skills Required Bilingual Proficiency: Fluency in both English and Japanese. Cultural Understanding: Knowledge of cultural nuances and context in both languages. Attention to Detail: Meticulous in ensuring translations are accurate and contextually appropriate. Communication Skills: Ability to clearly convey information in both languages. How to Apply If you are interested in becoming a Translator for KobeJET.com, please contact the site administrator with a brief statement of your translation experience. This role is essential for bridging the language gap and enhancing the educational experience for all users.

Term

Description

Teiki

定期券
ていきけん

Japanese term referring to "commuter pass." Typically can be purchased as a 1-, 3-, or 6-month pass.

Important for Kobe JETs:

1. If you are buying your first teiki(s), or if you are buying (a) new teiki(s) due to changing schools or moving, you must send a photo of your teiki(s) to the CIRs via their work email. Please send in .pdf or .jpeg format, NOT html. As explained in the terms and conditions of your contract, you are required to use the transit money issued by Kobe city to purchase your teiki(s). If you receive the money, but don't purchase the teiki(s), that is considered fraud. (There are a couple of exceptions for ALTs that have odd commuting routes.)

2. Your Transport Report Form is due at the end of each semester, and should include all travel for work that falls OUTSIDE of your normal teiki range.

Example: Alex's teiki goes from Hanayama Station to Sannomiya Station. For English Summer School, she had to go all all the way to Gakuentoshi Station from Hanayama. On her Transport Report Form, she only writes down the section from Sannomiya to Gakuentoshi, because the city has already paid for the Hanayama-Sannomiya section in the form of the teiki money that she gets with her monthly paycheck. If she goes, for instance, from Sannomiya to Kobe Station to go to the KEC, that whole trip goes on her transit form because none of it falls within her normal teiki range.

Much thanks to CIR Nicole for typing up the original email this is paraphrased from.

Term

用語
ようご

Any vocabulary, phrases, or acronyms and their definitions or descriptions that are helpful to incoming or current JET(s) (e.g., SDC, nenkyuu, golden week, etc.)

Translator

翻訳者
ほんやくしゃ

The Translator role is crucial for ensuring that KobeJET.com is accessible to a wider audience. Translators assist with converting content between English and Japanese, making the website's resources available to both native English and Japanese speakers.

Responsibilities

Content Translation: Translate lesson plans, event information, and other educational materials.
User Interface Translation: Ensure the website's navigation, buttons, and menus are available in both English and Japanese.
Communication: Translate communications and announcements for the JET community.
Quality Assurance: Review translations for accuracy and consistency.

Skills Required

Bilingual Proficiency: Fluency in both English and Japanese.
Cultural Understanding: Knowledge of cultural nuances and context in both languages.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous in ensuring translations are accurate and contextually appropriate.
Communication Skills: Ability to clearly convey information in both languages.

How to Apply

If you are interested in becoming a Translator for KobeJET.com, please contact the site administrator with a brief statement of your translation experience. This role is essential for bridging the language gap and enhancing the educational experience for all users.