✅ Learn practical Japanese expressions used in workplaces and formal situations
✅ Improve your communication by practicing set phrases often used with colleagues and superiors
✅ Subtitles in 12 languages help you grasp both nuance and direct meaning
This episode introduces polite and professional expressions often used in business or academic contexts. These phrases convey readiness, responsibility, and respect, making them essential for anyone who wants to speak natural Japanese in a formal setting.
Key Expressions and Meanings
The phrases covered here are typically used when reporting tasks or making polite requests. They reflect professionalism, cooperation, and humility — values that are highly emphasized in Japanese culture.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1
今日のレポートを用意します
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 今日のレポートを用意します |
| English (US) | I will prepare today’s report |
| English (UK) | I’ll get today’s report ready |
| Korean | 오늘 보고서를 준비하겠습니다 |
| French | Je préparerai le rapport d’aujourd’hui |
| German | Ich werde den heutigen Bericht vorbereiten |
| Spanish | Prepararé el informe de hoy |
| Portuguese (BR) | Vou preparar o relatório de hoje |
| Hindi | मैं आज की रिपोर्ट तैयार करूँगा |
| Indonesian | Saya akan menyiapkan laporan hari ini |
| Vietnamese | Tôi sẽ chuẩn bị báo cáo hôm nay |
| Thai | ฉันจะเตรียมรายงานของวันนี้ |
Meaning & Usage
This is a formal and polite way of declaring responsibility for a task. It shows readiness and accountability in a workplace or academic setting. Adding “します” makes it appropriately humble and professional.
Example Sentences
- 今日のレポートを用意しますので、午後にご確認ください。
– I will prepare today’s report, so please check it in the afternoon. - 今日のレポートを用意します。必要なデータがあれば教えてください。
– I’ll get today’s report ready. Please let me know if you need any additional data.
Expression 2
お願いします
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | お願いします |
| English (US) | Please / I appreciate your help |
| English (UK) | If you would, please |
| Korean | 부탁드립니다 |
| French | S’il vous plaît / Je compte sur vous |
| German | Bitte / Ich bitte Sie |
| Spanish | Por favor |
| Portuguese (BR) | Por favor / Conto com você |
| Hindi | कृपया |
| Indonesian | Tolong / Saya mohon |
| Vietnamese | Xin vui lòng |
| Thai | กรุณาด้วย |
Meaning & Usage
This versatile phrase is widely used when making polite requests, asking for cooperation, or showing gratitude in advance. It conveys humility and respect, and is essential for any level of Japanese learner.
Example Sentences
- こちらの資料をご確認ください。お願いします。
– Please review these documents. I’d appreciate it. - 明日の会議でもう一度説明していただけますか。お願いします。
– Could you explain it again in tomorrow’s meeting? Please. - どうぞよろしくお願いします。
– I sincerely count on your support.
Final Note
This episode highlights two key workplace expressions: one that shows responsibility (今日のレポートを用意します) and one that conveys respect and cooperation (お願いします). Together, they reflect the professional and polite tone that is central to Japanese communication. Mastering them will help you build strong relationships in formal and business settings.