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Business Japanese that helps you sound calm, polite, and competent.

Business Japanese does not have to begin with fear. This section is built for learners who need practical, respectful Japanese for introductions, meetings, email, office life, and professional communication in Japan.

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What this section focuses on

1

Safe polite Japanese

Language that works well in professional settings without requiring advanced keigo mastery.

2

Real business situations

Introductions, meetings, email, calls, office interactions, and exchanging business cards.

3

Beginner confidence

Short, usable phrases that make you sound respectful even when your Japanese is still developing.

Five core business phrases

はじめまして。
Hajimemashite.
Nice to meet you.
Example: はじめまして。ブラッド・バーツです。
Hajimemashite. Buraddo Baatsu desu.
When to use it: At first meetings and introductions.
よろしくおねがいします。
Yoroshiku onegai shimasu.
I look forward to working with you. / Thank you in advance.
Example: どうぞよろしくお願いします。
Douzo yoroshiku onegai shimasu.
When to use it: After introductions, requests, and professional exchanges.
しょうしょうおまちください。
Shoushou omachi kudasai.
Please wait a moment.
Example: 少々お待ちください。
Shoushou omachi kudasai.
When to use it: In calls, meetings, and office interactions.
かくにんします。
Kakunin shimasu.
I will confirm / check.
Example: 後ほど確認します。
Nochihodo kakunin shimasu.
When to use it: When you need to verify information.
ありがとうございます。
Arigatou gozaimasu.
Thank you very much.
Example: ありがとうございます。
Arigatou gozaimasu.
When to use it: In almost every professional context.

Business pages in this section

Meeting Japanese

Useful phrases for joining, contributing to, and closing meetings.

Email Japanese

Useful email lines, openings, closings, and polite tone.

Phone Japanese

Basic business phone phrases and polite call handling.