7月 03, 2018
Cushion Words: Polite Requests in Japanese
Instead of blurting things out, the Japanese turned showing consideration into an art, with an unending variety of expressions. Called 気遣い (きづかい), it is a trait the Japanese pride themselves on. After all, when......
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3 Business Manga to Get Ready for Work-Life in Japan
Manga are not only fun, then can also be informative. Despite their often fictional settings, they can give much insight into live in Japan. Why not learn about Japanese work culture and manners by...
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How to prepare for the call from Human Resources
Answering the phone in Japanese makes you nervous? What if messing up during the call will cost you that job you really want? If you have thoughts like these, then you are not alone....
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25 Business Japanese words you can remember instantly!
You want a shortcut to learning more Japanese business vocabulary? Then this list is for you – Katakana Japanese English. When struggling with expressing my thoughts at work, I started replacing unknown words with...
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4 Japanese Business Greetings you need to know
What should you say to greet Japanese colleagues at the office? Let’s take a look at the proper Japanese business greetings and the right time to use them. I pretty much grew up watching...
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The 5 most important everyday expressions at the office
When working in Japan, fluency in the language is a desirable skill. Especially if you don’t want to step on anyone’s toes with awkward Keigo. To help you fake it until you make it,...
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