A proposal helps readers understand a problem and decide what to do. This example suggests shorter meetings.
The idea
State the goal with ため, describe the current problem and give a concrete observation. Use そこで to introduce a response, then specify a trial and how to evaluate it. したうえで means a decision follows a completed check. Close by asking for feedback politely.
Examples
- 会議の時間を短くするため、事前に資料を共有することを提案します。To shorten meetings, I propose sharing materials in advance.
- 現在は、資料の説明に多くの時間がかかっています。Currently, explaining the materials takes a lot of time.
- 先月の会議では、説明に平均30分かかりました。At last month’s meetings, explanations took 30 minutes on average.
- そこで、会議の前日までに資料を送り、質問を集めます。I therefore propose sending the materials by the day before each meeting and collecting questions.
- まず、1か月試して、会議の時間を比較します。First, we will try this for one month and compare meeting times.
- 準備の負担も確認したうえで、継続するかどうかを決めたいと考えています。After also checking the preparation workload, I would like to decide whether to continue.
- この案について、ご意見をいただけますと幸いです。I would appreciate your feedback on this proposal.
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Watch out
Do not present an expected benefit as a proven result. The 30-minute figure is an illustrative observation; the trial must measure both meeting time and preparation workload. Keep the proposal and the request distinct.
Try it yourself
会議を短くする_、資料を共有します。(ため/ので)
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ため
ため expresses the purpose of sharing materials: shortening the meeting.
課題を示しました。_、資料を事前に送ります。(そこで/しかし)
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そこで
そこで links the stated problem to the proposed response; しかし would signal a contrast.
負担を確認した_、継続を決めます。(うえで/だけで)
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うえで
うえで places the decision after checking the workload; だけで means only by doing so.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Japanese sentences where available. We keep your score.
会議を短くする_、資料を共有します。(ため/ので)
課題を示しました。_、資料を事前に送ります。(そこで/しかし)
負担を確認した_、継続を決めます。(うえで/だけで)
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Tap the words in the right order.
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Write a proposal for improving a recurring meeting. Include the problem, evidence, an action, a trial, an evaluation and a polite request.

