dixhom3 Tips When You Need To Take A Day Off Suddenly In JapanWhen you work in Japan, sometimes you need to take a leave from it for various reasons. There are times you have to request a day off on…Dec 20, 2023Dec 20, 2023
dixhom7 basic Japanese aizuchi to show that you are listeningIn Japanese, it is more common to insert phrases like “oh, I see,” or “bummer” in a conversation to show that you are listening and…Jul 23, 2023Jul 23, 2023
dixhomUseful Japanese #2: Phrases for When You Forget Something:Humans are creatures that both learn and forget. Forgetting something in our daily lives is inevitable. In this article, I will introduce…May 9, 2023May 9, 2023
dixhomUseful Japanese #1: Goen ご縁“Goen” is a term which roughly means “fate-driven” or “link by destiny.” It derives from the Buddhist concept of “engi 縁起,” which was…May 6, 2023May 6, 2023
dixhomWhat is shakaijin in the Japanese working culture?Half a century ago, Japanese businessmen were found everywhere in the world and often labeled as “economic animals.” They shared the same…Jan 9, 2023Jan 9, 2023
dixhom23 Japanese corporate termsJust like other countries, Japan has business terms, too. Japanese ones are mainly used by middle aged and elderly workers so most new…Sep 24, 2022Sep 24, 2022