{"id":2287,"date":"2025-10-08T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iiicareer.com\/eng\/?p=2287"},"modified":"2025-09-30T14:13:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T18:13:03","slug":"top-5-japanese-business-phrases-to-use-in-meetings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iiicareer.com\/eng\/2025\/10\/08\/top-5-japanese-business-phrases-to-use-in-meetings\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Japanese Business Phrases to Use in Meetings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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If you work in a Japanese company\u2014or attend meetings with Japanese colleagues\u2014you\u2019ve probably noticed that certain polite expressions appear again and again. Mastering these phrases will not only help you follow the natural flow of Japanese meetings, but also show cultural awareness and respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At iiicareer, we often hear from bilingual professionals who want to contribute confidently in meetings but worry about sounding too casual or direct. The good news? With just a handful of set phrases, you can sound both professional and natural.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 5 essential Japanese business phrases that you can start using in your next meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you are interested in learning more phrases, you can always check out our blog on 5 Essential Japanese Phrases<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n

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1. \u672c\u65e5\u306e\u30a2\u30b8\u30a7\u30f3\u30c0\u3092\u3054\u78ba\u8a8d\u3044\u305f\u3060\u3051\u307e\u3059\u304b\uff1f <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

(Honjitsu no ajenda o go-kakunin itadakemasu ka?)<\/em>
\u201cCould you please review today\u2019s agenda?\u201d
\ud83d\udc49 A polite way to start meetings and make sure everyone is aligned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. \u3054\u610f\u898b\u3092\u3044\u305f\u3060\u3051\u307e\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

(Go-iken o itadakemasu ka?)
<\/em>\u201cMay I have your opinion?\u201d
\ud83d\udc49 Encourages open discussion while keeping the tone respectful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. \u3053\u306e\u4ef6\u306b\u3064\u3044\u3066\u306f\u5f8c\u307b\u3069\u30d5\u30a9\u30ed\u30fc\u30a2\u30c3\u30d7\u3044\u305f\u3057\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

(Kono ken ni tsuite wa nochihodo fooro appu itashimasu.)
<\/em>\u201cI will follow up on this matter later.\u201d
\ud83d\udc49 Keeps the meeting efficient, showing accountability without going off track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. \u3054\u78ba\u8a8d\u306e\u307b\u3069\u3001\u3088\u308d\u3057\u304f\u304a\u9858\u3044\u3044\u305f\u3057\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

(Go-kakunin no hodo, yoroshiku onegai itashimasu.)
<\/em>\u201cI would appreciate it if you could kindly review this.\u201d
\ud83d\udc49 A professional phrase to use when requesting reviews or actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. \u672c\u65e5\u306e\u30df\u30fc\u30c6\u30a3\u30f3\u30b0\u306f\u4ee5\u4e0a\u3067\u3059\u3002\u3042\u308a\u304c\u3068\u3046\u3054\u3056\u3044\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

(Honjitsu no miitingu wa ijou desu. Arigatou gozaimashita.)
<\/em>\u201cThat concludes today\u2019s meeting. Thank you.\u201d
\ud83d\udc49 A polite and standard way to close a meeting on a positive note.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pro Tips for Using Business Japanese<\/h2>\n\n\n\n