Course Map

Lesson 201

The Art of Keigo (Honorifics)

Lesson 202

The Humble 'Saseru'

Lesson 203

Refusing Without Saying No

Lesson 204

The Art of the Bow (Ojigi)

Lesson 205

Business Cards (Meishi) Warfare

Lesson 206

Drinking with the Boss (Nomikai)

Lesson 207

Seating Protocols (Kamiza)

Lesson 208

The Apology (Moushiwake)

Lesson 209

Polite Telephone Manner

Lesson 210

The Elevator Etiquette

Lesson 211

Asking for Permission

Lesson 212

Writing a Business Email

Sempai / Kohai Dynamics

Lesson 217

Nemawashi (Laying Roots)

Lesson 218

Ho-Ren-So (Reporting)

Gambaru (Perseverance)

Lesson 222

Mottainai (Wastefulness)

Lesson 223

Omotenashi (Hospitality)

Mono no Aware (Transience)

Lesson 227

Wabi-Sabi (Imperfection)

Lesson 228

Bushido (The Way)

Lesson 229

Zanshin (Lingering Mind)

Lesson 230

The Final Mastery (Shu-Ha-Ri)

Business B1 • Lesson 204

The Art of the Bow (Ojigi)

礼に始まり礼に終わる

Audio Narration

Lesson Skit

Manager

先方は非常に重要なお客様だ。失礼のないように。

Senpou wa hijou ni juuyou na okyakusama da. Shitsurei no nai you ni.

They are very important clients. Ensure there are no discourtesies.

Newbie

はい！45度の最敬礼でお迎えします。

Hai! Yonjuu-go do no saikeirei de omukae shimasu.

Yes! I will welcome them with a 45-degree deep bow.

Manager

そこまでしなくてもいいが、背筋は伸ばせよ。

Soko made shinakutemo ii ga, sesuji wa nobase yo.

You don't need to go that far, but keep your back straight.

Complete & Continue

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