Greeting colleagues at the start of a shift
Use polite greetings at work, acknowledge colleagues and respond naturally when someone leaves before you.
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Japanese at work
Practise greetings, requests and messages for common workplace situations.
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Japanese at work
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Asking for instructions at work
Ask a colleague to repeat or slow down, then confirm the next step with practical Japanese phrases and explained exercises.
Read and practiseIntroducing your role at work in Japanese
Introducing your role at work in polite Japanese: learn useful workplace phrases, read natural examples and try three exercises with explained answers.
Read and practiseAsking when a break starts in Japanese
Asking when a break starts in polite Japanese: learn useful workplace phrases, read natural examples and try three exercises with explained answers.
Read and practiseBorrowing office supplies in Japanese
Borrowing office supplies in polite Japanese: learn useful workplace phrases, read natural examples and try three exercises with explained answers.
Read and practiseAsking where a workplace room is in Japanese
Asking where a workplace room is in polite Japanese: learn useful workplace phrases, read natural examples and try three exercises with explained answers.
Read and practiseTelling a colleague a task is finished in Japanese
Telling a colleague a task is finished in polite Japanese: learn useful workplace phrases, read natural examples and try three exercises with explained answers.
Read and practiseConfirming a shift start time in Japanese
Confirming a shift start time in polite Japanese: learn useful workplace phrases, read natural examples and try three exercises with explained answers.
Read and practiseJapanese at work: asking to swap shifts
Japanese: asking to swap shifts. Study useful expressions and natural examples, then try three exercises with explained answers.
Read and practiseJapanese at work: calling in sick
Japanese: calling in sick. Study useful expressions and natural examples, then try three exercises with explained answers.
Read and practiseJapanese at work: reporting lateness to a supervisor
Japanese: reporting lateness to a supervisor. Study useful expressions and natural examples, then try three exercises with explained answers.
Read and practiseJapanese at work: handing over unfinished work
Japanese: handing over unfinished work. Study useful expressions and natural examples, then try three exercises with explained answers.
Read and practiseJapanese at work: clarifying a task deadline
Japanese: clarifying a task deadline. Study useful expressions and natural examples, then try three exercises with explained answers.
Read and practiseJapanese 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.
Read and practiseHanding over an unresolved incident in Japanese
Explain an unresolved workplace incident in Japanese, including actions taken, outstanding facts and the next personโs task.
Read and practiseExplaining why work needs correction in Japanese
Explain a discrepancy, its cause and possible impact, then politely request and confirm a correction at work in Japanese.
Read and practisePresenting two work options in Japanese
Present two workplace options in polite Japanese, compare their practical advantages and ask a colleague which they prefer.
Read and practiseDiscussing experience in a Japanese job interview
Describe your previous work, responsibilities and results in polite Japanese, then connect your experience to the job you want.
Read and practiseAsking questions during onboarding in Japanese
Ask colleagues about procedures, contacts and deadlines in polite Japanese, and confirm what you understood during onboarding.
Read and practiseTransferring a business call in Japanese
Handle a Japanese business call: ask the callerโs name, request a short wait, transfer the call or arrange a callback.
Read and practiseApologising to a customer for a delay
Learn to apologise for a delayed shipment in polite Japanese, explain the current status and give the customer a clear next update.
Read and practiseNegotiating project scope in Japanese
Discuss project scope in polite Japanese: clarify inclusions and exclusions, prioritize features and explain how additions affect the deadline.
Read and practiseRaising a project risk with a manager
Explain a project risk to your manager in polite Japanese, distinguish a possible delay from a fact, and suggest a response.
Read and practiseFacilitating a meeting in Japanese
Guide a Japanese meeting from the agenda to a clear follow-up, inviting opinions and summarizing decisions politely.
Read and practiseDisagreeing with a client respectfully in Japanese
Learn to acknowledge a clientโs proposal, explain a delivery risk and suggest an alternative in polite Japanese.
Read and practiseExplaining a decision and its tradeoffs in Japanese
Explain a workplace decision in Japanese by giving its purpose, benefits, costs and a plan for addressing drawbacks.
Read and practiseProposing a process change in Japanese
Suggest a workplace process change in polite Japanese, explain its benefit, propose a trial and invite colleagues to share concerns.
Read and practiseGiving specific performance feedback in Japanese
Give constructive workplace feedback in Japanese: describe an action and its effect, suggest a concrete change and invite a response.
Read and practiseFollowing up on a partnership discussion
Write a courteous Japanese follow-up after a partnership discussion, share a proposal and invite feedback on the next steps.
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