Title: Hello Polyglots team, Author: foryou, inc. Published: May 16, 2026 Last modified: May 22, 2026 --- [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kanedashinya/) [foryou, inc.](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kanedashinya/) 8:47 am _on_ May 16, 2026 Tags: [editor requests ( 9,250 )](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/tag/editor-requests/), [ja ( 515 )](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/?locale=ja)    # Hello Polyglots team, I’m the author of Pivot QR (https://wordpress.org/plugins/pivot-qr/) and I’d like to request PTE (Project Translation Editor) permission for the Japanese (ja) locale so I can manage translations for my own plugin. PluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress. org Plugin Directory [https://wordpress.org/plugins/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/) or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party.: pivot-qr LocaleLocale Locale = language version, often a combination of a language code and a region code, for instance es_MX denotes Spanish as it’s used in Mexico. A list of all locales supported by WordPress in [https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/): ja (Japanese) WordPress.orgWordPress.org The community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. [https://wordpress.org/](https://wordpress.org/) username: kanedashinya Thank you. * [#ja](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/?locale=ja) ([@tobifjellner](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tobifjellner/)) [#editor-requests](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/tag/editor-requests/) ### Share this: * [ Threads ](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/2026/05/16/hello-polyglots-team-75/?share=threads) * [ Bluesky ](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/2026/05/16/hello-polyglots-team-75/?share=bluesky) * [ Facebook ](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/2026/05/16/hello-polyglots-team-75/?share=facebook) * [ X ](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/2026/05/16/hello-polyglots-team-75/?share=x) * [ Mastodon ](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/2026/05/16/hello-polyglots-team-75/?share=mastodon) * [ WhatsApp ](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/2026/05/16/hello-polyglots-team-75/?share=jetpack-whatsapp) * [ LinkedIn ](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/2026/05/16/hello-polyglots-team-75/?share=linkedin) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fpolyglots%2F2026%2F05%2F16%2Fhello-polyglots-team-75%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) * [Clear to-do](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/2026/05/16/hello-polyglots-team-75/?output_format=md#) 1. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/890bd890338f9b6a17143a65ac10a20410e135583d95106bb09f20d91f66afe2? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 2. [tobifjellner (Tor-Bjorn “Tobi” Fjellner)](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tobifjellner/) 9:48 am _on_ May 16, 2026 3. The localeLocale Locale = language version, often a combination of a language code and a region code, for instance es_MX denotes Spanish as it’s used in Mexico. A list of all locales supported by WordPress in [https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/) tag was initially missing. I’m repeating it here to trigger a notification to the Japanese team about this request. [#ja](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/?locale=ja) 4. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/937fa36961b5bdd18b73d4eb34b06d11cb13cb9f8c2f2e36e22ed5edfd5d11d7? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Akira Tachibana](https://profiles.wordpress.org/atachibana/) 3:45 pm _on_ May 17, 2026 * [@tobifjellner](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tobifjellner/) Thank you. As you suspected, I hadn’t noticed it. * [@kanedashinya](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kanedashinya/) Thank you for your contribution. To ensure consistent Japanese usage across the WordPress ecosystem, please follow the Japanese translation style guide, even if you are the pluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory [https://wordpress.org/plugins/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/) or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party. author: [https://ja.wordpress.org/team/handbook/translation/translation-style-guide/](https://ja.wordpress.org/team/handbook/translation/translation-style-guide/) In particular, please review rules 1-2, 1-4, and 1-5, as well as any other relevant sections. * Also, I noticed that the stringsString A string is a translatable part of the software. A translation consists of a multitude of localized strings. in README group are in English, but the strings in the code are in Japanese, which makes it difficult for most people to translate the plugin. For reference, here is the French translation page: [https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/pivot-qr/stable/fr/default/](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/pivot-qr/stable/fr/default/) * To make translations easier for contributors, I recommend keeping the plugin strings in English as the source language. I’d appreciate your consideration. * After making your corrections, please come back here and request PTE status again, using the [#ja](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/?locale=ja) tag. * Alternatively, you may choose to contact us via Japanese Slack “WordSlack” ( details in href=”https://ja.wordpress.org/support/article/slack/) 5. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1da95f37600f240ed54c9d62789b51bcb15fad928ea5b0ce79f74b3f02aa7a87? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 6. [foryou, inc.](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kanedashinya/) 3:27 am _on_ May 18, 2026 7. Hi [@takubon](https://profiles.wordpress.org/takubon/), thanks for the careful review! 8. I’ve corrected the source language in v0.3.9 — all translatable stringsString A string is a translatable part of the software. A translation consists of a multitude of localized strings. in the code are now in English, and Japanese is provided via the bundled pivot-qr-ja.moMO files MO, or Machine Object is a binary data file that contains object data referenced by a program. It is typically used to translate program code, and may be loaded or imported into the GNU gettext program. This is the format used in a WordPress install. These files are normally located inside .../wp-content/languages/ file. Please check translate.wordpress.orgtranslate. wordpress.org The platform for contributing to the translation of WordPress core, themes and plugins./projects/wp-plugins/pivot-qr/stable/ja/default/ — the source strings should now be in English. 9. I followed rules 1-2, 1-4, 1-5 of the Japanese translation style guide for the bundled translations as well. 10. I’d like to renew my PTEProject Translation Editor A Project Translation Editor( often referred to as PTE) is a person, who has access to validate strings on a specific project (for example BuddyPress, WooCommerce or Twenty Fourteen) for one specific locale. A project translation editor can approve strings that are added by translation contributors. Per project translation, editors are appointed by a [general translation editor](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/glossary/#general-translation-editor) after a [request by the project author](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/handbook/rosetta/theme-plugin-directories/#requesting-new-translation-editors) or by the contributors themselves. request for the ja localeLocale Locale = language version, often a combination of a language code and a region code, for instance es_MX denotes Spanish as it’s used in Mexico. A list of all locales supported by WordPress in [https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/). 11. [#editor-requests](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/tag/editor-requests/) [#ja](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/?locale=ja) 12. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/937fa36961b5bdd18b73d4eb34b06d11cb13cb9f8c2f2e36e22ed5edfd5d11d7? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Akira Tachibana](https://profiles.wordpress.org/atachibana/) 4:09 pm _on_ May 21, 2026 * [@kanedashinya](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kanedashinya/) I reviewed your translations and left 37 stringsString A string is a translatable part of the software. A translation consists of a multitude of localized strings. in “Waiting”: [https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/pivot-qr/stable/ja/default/?filters%5Bstatus%5D=waiting](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/pivot-qr/stable/ja/default/?filters%5Bstatus%5D=waiting) * [https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/pivot-qr/stable-readme/ja/default/?filters%5Bstatus%5D=waiting](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/pivot-qr/stable-readme/ja/default/?filters%5Bstatus%5D=waiting) * Re-review Japanese translation style guide and follow it. In particular, please review rules 1-2 (e.g., a space before hankaku “?”), 1-4, 1-5, and any other applicable rules. 13. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1da95f37600f240ed54c9d62789b51bcb15fad928ea5b0ce79f74b3f02aa7a87? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 14. [foryou, inc.](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kanedashinya/) 12:11 am _on_ May 22, 2026 15. [@firetree](https://profiles.wordpress.org/firetree/) (Akira-san) 16. レビューありがとうございます。ご指摘いただいたスタイルガイドのルール 1-2（半角「?」 + 前のスペース）、1-4（カタカナ末尾の長音「ー」）、1-5（半角英数字と日本語の間 の半角スペース）を見直し、修正版を再 import しました。 17. Stable: [https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/pivot-qr/stable/ja/default/?filters%5Bstatus%5D=waiting](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/pivot-qr/stable/ja/default/?filters%5Bstatus%5D=waiting) Stable Readme: [https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/pivot-qr/stable-readme/ja/default/?filters%5Bstatus%5D=waiting](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/pivot-qr/stable-readme/ja/default/?filters%5Bstatus%5D=waiting) 18. 重複している古い Waiting のエントリは Reject していただいて構いません。再レビュー よろしくお願いします。 19. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/890bd890338f9b6a17143a65ac10a20410e135583d95106bb09f20d91f66afe2? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [tobifjellner (Tor-Bjorn “Tobi” Fjellner)](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tobifjellner/) 5:49 am _on_ May 22, 2026 * [@atachibana](https://profiles.wordpress.org/atachibana/) [#ja](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/?locale=ja) ↑↑ - ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/937fa36961b5bdd18b73d4eb34b06d11cb13cb9f8c2f2e36e22ed5edfd5d11d7? s=32&d=mm&r=g) - [Akira Tachibana](https://profiles.wordpress.org/atachibana/) 2:28 pm _on_ May 22, 2026 - [@tobifjellner](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tobifjellner/) Thank you, again! - [@kanedashinya](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kanedashinya/) Thank you. Please re-check the Japanese translation style guide: Rule 1-2: “/” must be half-width Rule 1-5: Bracket must be Hankaku (half-width) Also, “categoryCategory The 'category' taxonomy lets you group posts / content together that share a common bond. Categories are pre-defined and broad ranging.” should be “ カテゴリー”. See [https://translate.wordpress.org/locale/ja/default/glossary/](https://translate.wordpress.org/locale/ja/default/glossary/) - After making your corrections for Stable and Stable Readme, please come back here and request PTEProject Translation Editor A Project Translation Editor (often referred to as PTE) is a person, who has access to validate strings on a specific project (for example BuddyPress, WooCommerce or Twenty Fourteen) for one specific locale. A project translation editor can approve strings that are added by translation contributors. Per project translation, editors are appointed by a [general translation editor](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/glossary/#general-translation-editor) after a [request by the project author](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/handbook/rosetta/theme-plugin-directories/#requesting-new-translation-editors) or by the contributors themselves. status again, using the [#ja](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/?locale=ja) tag. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1da95f37600f240ed54c9d62789b51bcb15fad928ea5b0ce79f74b3f02aa7a87? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [foryou, inc.](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kanedashinya/) 3:24 pm _on_ May 22, 2026 * [@firetree](https://profiles.wordpress.org/firetree/) (Akira-san) * ご指摘ありがとうございます。さらなる修正を行い、再 import しました。 * 修正内容: - Rule 1-2: 全角スラッシュ「／」→ 半角「/」 - Rule 1-5: 全角括弧「（）」→ 半角「( )」 (前後に半角スペース) - 用語集準拠: 「カテゴリ名」→「カテゴリー名」 * Stable: [https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/pivot-qr/stable/ja/default/?filters%5Bstatus%5D=waiting](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/pivot-qr/stable/ja/default/?filters%5Bstatus%5D=waiting) Stable Readme: [https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/pivot-qr/stable-readme/ja/default/?filters%5Bstatus%5D=waiting](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/pivot-qr/stable-readme/ja/default/?filters%5Bstatus%5D=waiting) * PTEProject Translation Editor A Project Translation Editor (often referred to as PTE) is a person, who has access to validate strings on a specific project (for example BuddyPress, WooCommerce or Twenty Fourteen) for one specific locale. A project translation editor can approve strings that are added by translation contributors. Per project translation, editors are appointed by a [general translation editor](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/glossary/#general-translation-editor) after a [request by the project author](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/handbook/rosetta/theme-plugin-directories/#requesting-new-translation-editors) or by the contributors themselves. status を再申請します。よろしくお願い します。 * [#ja](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/?locale=ja) - ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/937fa36961b5bdd18b73d4eb34b06d11cb13cb9f8c2f2e36e22ed5edfd5d11d7? s=32&d=mm&r=g) - [Akira Tachibana](https://profiles.wordpress.org/atachibana/) 3: 58 pm _on_ May 22, 2026 - [@kanedashinya](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kanedashinya/) - Thank you for the changes. I set you as the PTEProject Translation Editor A Project Translation Editor (often referred to as PTE) is a person, who has access to validate strings on a specific project( for example BuddyPress, WooCommerce or Twenty Fourteen) for one specific locale. A project translation editor can approve strings that are added by translation contributors. Per project translation, editors are appointed by a [general translation editor](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/glossary/#general-translation-editor) after a [request by the project author](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/handbook/rosetta/theme-plugin-directories/#requesting-new-translation-editors) or by the contributors themselves.. Please continue to follow the Japanese Translation Style Guide going forward. - By the way, I’m not the firetree. [@atachibana](https://profiles.wordpress.org/atachibana/) * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1da95f37600f240ed54c9d62789b51bcb15fad928ea5b0ce79f74b3f02aa7a87? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [foryou, inc.](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kanedashinya/) 7:45 pm _on_ May 22, 2026 * [@atachibana](https://profiles.wordpress.org/atachibana/) * ありがとうございます ! PTEProject Translation Editor A Project Translation Editor (often referred to as PTE) is a person, who has access to validate strings on a specific project (for example BuddyPress, WooCommerce or Twenty Fourteen) for one specific locale. A project translation editor can approve strings that are added by translation contributors. Per project translation, editors are appointed by a [general translation editor](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/glossary/#general-translation-editor) after a [request by the project author](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/handbook/rosetta/theme-plugin-directories/#requesting-new-translation-editors) or by the contributors themselves. 設定と Waiting の Approve まで 対応いただき感謝です。 * また、お名前を間違えて [@firetree](https://profiles.wordpress.org/firetree/) と書いてしまい、大変失礼いたしました。今後は [@atachibana](https://profiles.wordpress.org/atachibana/) 様としてやり取りさせてください。 * Japanese Translation Style Guide に沿って引き続き進めます。 * [#ja](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/?locale=ja) ### Leave a Reply 󠀁[Cancel reply](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/2026/05/16/hello-polyglots-team-75/?output_format=md#respond)󠁿 You must be [logged in](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fpolyglots%2F2026%2F05%2F16%2Fhello-polyglots-team-75%2F&locale=en_US) to post a comment. # Post navigation [← Hello Polyglots team,](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/2026/05/15/hello-polyglots-team-74/) [PTE Request for SDAweb Calendar… →](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/2026/05/16/pte-request-for-sdaweb-calendar/)