Archive List for Business

Answer by Japanese teacher Explanation This is one of the very useful set phrases to remember for Japanese communication, especially in writing business emails. “Mooshiwake gozaimasen” (sorry) is the humble form of “sumimasen”. When talking to a customer or superior, […]

Answer by Japanese teacher Explanation Writing emails in Japanese is not easy so it would be good to remember some set phrases for the beginning or ending of the email. Both expressions are good to use as a set phrase […]

Answer by Japanese teacher Explanation Online dictionary is useful for a quick translation to grasp the meaning but the translation rendered may not be culturally or socially acceptable. “Tanoshimi ni shiteimasu” (looking forward to something) is appropriate if you are […]

Answer by Japanese teacher Explanation Both expressions mean “I apologize for the inconvenience caused”. However, the second expression is more polite because “mooshiwake gozaimasen” (sorry) is the humble form of “sumimasen”. By humbling oneself, you can increase the level of […]

Answer by Japanese teacher Explanation If you are learning Japanese, you may have heard your teacher used “wakarimasuka” or “wakarimashitaka” (do you understand) from time to time. If you are thinking of using the same expression to ask your audience […]