Japanese at work: clarifying a task deadline
Japanese: clarifying a task deadline. Study useful expressions and natural examples, then try three exercises with explained answers.
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Japanese at work: taking a phone message for a colleague
Japanese: taking a phone message for a colleague. Study useful expressions and natural examples, then try three exercises with explained answers.
Read and practiseReporting a missing item at work in Japanese
Tell a colleague that a workplace item is missing, describe where you last saw it and ask for help in polite Japanese.
Read and practiseConfirming a customer's order in Japanese
Confirm a customer's Japanese order politely: repeat the quantity, check hot or iced and ask whether the order is complete.
Read and practiseTelling a customer an item is out of stock in Japanese
Explain an out-of-stock item in polite Japanese, offer an available alternative and check the restock schedule without promising a date.
Read and practiseDescribing delivery damage in Japanese
Report a damaged delivery in polite Japanese: describe the box and contents, provide an order number and request an exchange.
Read and practiseExplaining a meeting time change in Japanese
Explain a changed meeting time in polite Japanese, state the old and new times and check whether colleagues can attend.
Read and practiseInviting a colleague to a meeting in Japanese
Invite a colleague to a meeting in polite Japanese, give the time and place, and ask whether they can attend.
Read and practiseRequesting access to a shared folder in Japanese
Ask a colleague for access to a shared folder in polite Japanese, explain the problem and specify whether you need viewing or editing rights.
Read and practiseAsking to repeat safety instructions in Japanese
Ask a colleague to repeat a safety instruction, speak more slowly and confirm the steps before starting work.
Read and practiseFinding another size for a customer in Japanese
Ask which size a customer needs, check stock politely and explain whether the requested size is available.
Read and practiseAnswering a hotel checkout question in Japanese
Answer a hotel guestโs checkout question in polite Japanese, explain the deadline and key return, and arrange luggage storage.
Read and practisePassing an allergy question to the kitchen in Japanese
Ask the kitchen about an ingredient in polite Japanese, then tell the guest you are checking their allergy question.
Read and practiseReporting broken equipment in Japanese
Report a broken printer in polite Japanese, describe its symptoms and ask a colleague to check it or suggest another printer.
Read and practiseAsking which task comes first in Japanese
Ask which workplace task to do first in polite Japanese, compare two jobs and confirm the order before you begin.
Read and practiseIntroducing a colleague to a visitor
Learn to introduce a colleague to a visitor in polite Japanese, naming their department and responsibilities.
Read and practiseRequesting a deadline extension in Japanese
Ask for more time on a work deadline in polite Japanese, explain the delay, propose a date and confirm the agreement.
Read and practiseConfirming meeting decisions and action items in Japanese
Confirm meeting decisions in polite Japanese, assign responsibility and agree on a deadline for the next action.
Read and practiseAsking for feedback on a task in Japanese
Ask a colleague to review a draft in polite Japanese, request specific feedback and explain how you will use their comments.
Read and practiseClarifying a clientโs request in Japanese
Ask a client about the deliverable and deadline in polite Japanese, then confirm your understanding before sending a proposal.
Read and practiseGiving a concise project update in Japanese
Report project progress in polite Japanese: explain completed work, a current delay and the next steps with a clear deadline.
Read and practiseResponding to a customer complaint in Japanese
Respond politely to a customer complaint in Japanese: apologize, confirm the problem and explain what happens next.
Read and practiseAsking about an incorrect invoice in Japanese
Learn to identify an invoice discrepancy, compare it with an order and politely ask a supplier to check and send a corrected invoice.
Read and practiseNegotiating meeting availability in Japanese
Ask about availability, explain a scheduling conflict, propose an alternative and confirm a meeting time politely in Japanese.
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