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The ultimate purpose of business is bringing benefits to yourself or your company. By using correct Japanese, let’s do delightful communication and think of nice ways to make a successful business.

The other day, I had a chance to talk with one of my students who owns a business. He said, “Answering a phone call is still challenging for me, so I always ask my employees to take them instead.” I was a bit surprised because he has lived in Japan for a long time and his Japanese proficiency is excellent. When I asked him what makes phone calls difficult, he explained, “Well, first, I can’t see the caller’s face. Second, it takes me some time to grasp what their intentions are. And lastly, I’m not sure how to respond appropriately.” In fact, even many Japanese people find phone calls challenging — around half of the population says they’re not good at them. One reason is that, compared to the past, people today have fewer opportunities to speak on the phone, as email and chat apps have become the main forms of communication. So today, let’s dive into everything about making phone calls in Japanese — from vocabulary related to phone calls, to important manners, and practical phrases that will help you handle calls smoothly at work or in business situations.

We explore not only the importance of learning Japanese as a beginner, but also help you to navigate selecting the best language school.

This article explores the importance of learning Japanese for work and why we believe TCJ is the best school to help you with this.

Go into your first Japanese business meeting with confidence – we go over how to prepare for it, what to do during it, and the various rules of etiquette.