ビジネス日本語講座

Do you want to move up in a Japanese company? In this episode, I teach you the thinking required to get ahead in a Japanese company, taking into account the unique characteristics of the Japanese people and Japanese society.

If you go to lunch with a Japanese boss or colleague, you are not allowed to eat slowly. This is because eating quickly is one of the virtues of Japanese salarymen.

Various events are held in Japanese companies. These events include athletic meets, field trips, company trips, year end parties, New Year’s parties, and golf. Some people may not want to participate in these events. Here I will consider why Japanese people prefer company events ...

In Japanese society, excuses are frowned upon. It is easier to live with an apology than with an excuse.

There are a number of rules to follow when visiting clients. Many Japanese people are pretty picky about business etiquette. If you don’t know the detailed unspoken rules, You can be embarrassed.

In Japan, many people try to develop their personalities through part time jobs. Does part-time work experience make you the right person? 

In a Japanese corporate world, business people converse with each other using difficult jargon. The words presented in this episode are groundwork, pinning techniques, and belly trick.

In Japan, if you can join either a large or small company, you should not hesitate to join a large company. In small and medium-sized companies, the presidents tend to pursue their own personal interests. Employees end up being exploited by the company.

If you work for a Japanese company, you must be careful how you drink tea. This way of drinking tea is an etiquette that no one will teach you, and once you master it, you will be recognized as one of the decent Japanese salarymen.

If you are late or absent from work, you must notify your supervisor. Here are some points to keep in mind when doing so in Japan.

Writing minutes is recommended to prevent dozing off at the meetings in Japanese companies. By writing the minutes, you can give the impression to others that you are actively participating in the meeting.

In Japanese companies, there are many unproductive meetings that are not worth attending. Boring meetings can cause intense drowsiness. Yet, as a salaried employee, you still have to attend meetings.