田中
。
Good morning.
Polite Japanese at Work: Keigo, Emails, and Meetings
Learn how to use polite Japanese at work, including office greetings, professional introductions, and polite expressions for daily workplace interactions.
Quick answer
Using polite Japanese at work involves using appropriate greetings, respectful expressions for colleagues and bosses, and professional language for daily office interactions. You can start with basic daily greetings and gradually incorporate specific business expressions as you grow more comfortable.
- Greet coworkers and bosses professionally when arriving at the office
- Introduce yourself with confidence to new colleagues
- Ask colleagues politely to check documents and review work
- Use appropriate polite expressions for daily office conversations
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Level 1: Short sentences with everyday words. Greetings, names, and simple questions.
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Daily Greetings
佐藤
。
Good morning.
田中
。
I have work today.
佐藤
。
Thank you very much.
田中
。
I am heading home.
佐藤
。
Goodbye.
New to Japanese? If you are completely new to Japanese, start with the Level 1 lessons to learn basic daily greetings and simple self-introductions. These foundational phrases will help you build confidence before moving on to specific office expressions.
About This Guide
Welcome to your guide on using polite Japanese in professional settings. As you progress from Level 1 to Level 3, you will move from simple daily greetings to nuanced workplace expressions. Use the level-specific lessons to match your current comfort with business communication.
More Level 1 Lessons(8)
Morning Greetings at Work
Practice natural greetings and daily conversations when arriving at the office!
First Introductions
Learn how to introduce yourself and greet coworkers with confidence!
Nice to meet you
Let's practice greeting others and talking about reading books!
Going to a Cafe
Practice greeting staff and ordering at a cozy cafe!
Greetings at Tokyo Station
Let's practice simple daily greetings and conversations with station staff at Tokyo Station!
Daily Greetings and Self-Introductions
Practice daily greetings and simple self-introductions to start friendly conversations with confidence!
Daily Greetings
Practice simple greetings you can use every day!
Greetings and School Basics
Learn friendly daily greetings and simple school conversations with confidence!
Questions Learners Ask
How do I greet coworkers in the morning in Japanese?
You can use natural morning greetings when arriving at the office to start your day professionally. Level 1 lessons provide foundational daily greetings that help you feel confident right away.
How do I introduce myself to a new colleague?
First introductions involve stating your name and offering a polite greeting to welcome coworkers. You can practice self-introductions using beginner-friendly phrases from the introductory lessons.
How do I ask a colleague to check documents politely?
Polite workplace requests involve specific expressions tailored for office communication. Level 2 lessons focus on natural ways to ask coworkers to review documents.
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