Unit 5 - Section 1: 〜限り

Practice Quiz

Business Japanese - Formal Expressions

Master professional business language, email patterns, and formal communication essential for workplace success.

Formal Business Requests (～いただく)

Pattern: [Verb て-form] + いただく

Respectful request, formally asking someone to do something

  • お忙いそがしいところ、ご確認かくにんいただけますでしょうか。 - "While you are busy, might we request your confirmation?"
  • この資料しりょうを確認かくにんしていただきたいのですが。 - "We would like you to review this material."

Formal Notifications (～いたします / ～させていただきます)

～いたします (Formal action/intention):
  • 明日、成果報告せいかほうこくをさせていただきます。 - "Tomorrow, we will provide a results report."
～させていただきます (Very formal permission/action):
  • 遅刻ちこくさせていただきます。申し訳ございません。 - "We request to be late. We sincerely apologize."

Email Closings and Professional Phrases

Common email endings:
  • ご検討けんとうのほど、よろしくお願いいたします。 - "We appreciate your consideration."
  • ご多忙たぼうのところ申し訳ございませんが… - "We apologize for troubling you while you're busy, but..."
  • 何かご不明な点ございましたら、お気軽にお問い合わせください。 - "If you have any questions, please feel free to inquire."

Study Tips

Master Business Japanese:
  • Collect templates: Save email samples for reference
  • Study native examples: Observe how Japanese companies write
  • Gradual mastery: Start with templates, gradually customize
  • Cultural awareness: Respect and hierarchy are key in business Japanese
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Study Tips
  • Read each example carefully
  • Practice pronunciation aloud
  • Create your own sentences to reinforce memory
  • Finish the section quiz