がんばります！

Who has studied Japanese?

Who has been to Japan?

Who has worked in Japan?

Many people have some Japanese experience

It takes more than 10 minutes to learn a language

Today’s focus: Office Japanese!

You can never be too polite!

You don’t have to speak perfect Keigo…

But your politeness is noticed & appreciated

(^o^)/

As a foreigner, you will be cut a lot of slack

People’s expectations may feel low

You may get tired of being complemented

Still, do your best to make a good impression!

It doesn’t really translate well to English, but roughly means “Thank you for your kindness”

If someone says it to you, you should probably say it back to them

Use it often, especially in the beginning!

Essentially means “You must be tired” Very positive, thankful connotation Used to say “Thank you for your hard

work.” You will often hear this at the end of the day You can usually respond by saying it back to

the person

Also essentially means “Thanks for your hard work”

Said from a senior to a junior

You are nobody’s senior!

Essentially means “I’m being rude”

Functions as “Excuse me”

Often said when entering or leaving a room

Essentially means “Excuse me for leaving before you.”

You will likely be leaving much earlier than your coworkers

Can be shortened to ：　 お先に ! 　Osaki ni!

Your coworkers are very busy Your coworkers are always busy

Difficult to translate, basically means “Thank you for

your kindness, appreciation and future work for me.”

Slightly more concrete than よろしく

You will especially hear this on the phone

おせわになりました OSEWA NI

NARIMASHITA Thank you for your support and kindness.

Thank you for taking care of me/ of something for me.