Meeting language without panic

Meeting Japanese: useful phrases for joining, asking, and confirming politely.

Meetings move quickly. These phrases help you sound steady and respectful even if your Japanese is still developing.

Meeting phrases that do real work

よろしくおねがいします。
Yoroshiku onegai shimasu.
Thank you / I look forward to working with you.
Example: 本日もよろしくお願いします。
Honjitsu mo yoroshiku onegai shimasu.
When to use it: At the beginning of a meeting.
しつもんがあります。
Shitsumon ga arimasu.
I have a question.
Example: 質問があります。
Shitsumon ga arimasu.
When to use it: Before asking something in a meeting.
かくにんさせてください。
Kakunin sasete kudasai.
Please let me confirm.
Example: 一点、確認させてください。
Itten, kakunin sasete kudasai.
When to use it: When checking important details.
もういちどおねがいします。
Mou ichido onegai shimasu.
One more time, please.
Example: すみません、もう一度お願いします。
Sumimasen, mou ichido onegai shimasu.
When to use it: When you did not catch something.
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: Throughout the meeting.