10 essential Japanese phrases for a job interview
Ace your Japanese job interview with these common and polite phrases.
Navigating a job interview in Japan can be daunting, especially if you're not a native speaker. These phrases will help you make a good first impression and express yourself professionally. From introducing yourself to asking clarifying questions, these expressions are designed for common interview scenarios. They emphasize politeness and respect, which are highly valued in Japanese business culture.
What this lesson covers
Core Japanese words for everyday conversation.
English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.
A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.
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Words 1–10
- はじめまして。ha-jee-meh-mah-sh'tehNice to meet you. / How do you do?
- 〇〇と申します。mar-mar-mar-mar toh moh-shee-masMy name is XX.
- よろしくお願いいたします。yoh-roh-sh'ku oh-neh-gai-shee-masI look forward to working with you. / Thank you for your consideration.
- はい、承知いたしました。hai sha-chee-ee-ta-shee-mah-sh'taYes, I understand. / Yes, I acknowledge that.
- 質問してもよろしいでしょうか？sh'tsoo-mon-sh'teh moh yoh-roh-sh'kee-desh-oh-kahMay I ask a question?
- もう少し詳しく教えていただけますか？moh-skoh-shee koo-wah-shee-koo oh-shee-eh-teh ee-ta-da-keh-mas-kahCould you please tell me in a little more detail?
- 私の強みは〇〇です。wah-ta-shee-no tsuy-oh-mee wah mar-mar-mar-mar desMy strength is XX.
- この仕事に大変興味があります。koh-no sh'geh-toh-nee tai-hen kyoh-mee gah ah-ree-masI am very interested in this job.
- この会社で働きたいです。koh-no kai-sha-deh ha-ta-ra-kai-desI want to work for this company.
- 本日はありがとうございました。hon-jee-tsu ah-ree-ga-toh goh-zai-ee-mashThank you for today.
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