Business Japanese

Otsukaresama desu or Osewa ni natte orimasu? Learn one simple rule to choose the right phrase in Japanese business, with 8 real cases such as chats, emails, job applications, and leaving work.

This article looks at "otsukaresama desu" — where it comes from, what it really means, how it's used in business, and w...

This article explains the difference between "goran ni naru" and "haiken suru," two honorific expressions for the v...

This article explains the difference between "ryokai shimashita" and "shouchi shimashita," two expressions that bot...

This article explains the origin and meaning of "osewa ni natte orimasu," along with the most common mistakes peopl...

This article explains how honne and tatemae, two uniquely Japanese concepts, actually function in Japanese business set...

Why do Japanese professionals drop their boss's title in front of clients? The answer lies in Uchi-Soto — Japan's invisible boundary system. This guide covers 7 real business scenarios with clear, logical criteria for each.

"Daijoubu" may be the most dangerous word in Japanese business communication. It can mean yes, no, I'm fine, are you ok...

In this article, we dismantle the structure of a Japanese job interview. For global professionals, the questions may se...

Many foreign professionals working in Japan feel that Horenso (Report, Contact, Consult) is a form of "micromanagement"...