Practice Your First Day at Work in Japán
Your first day in a Japán-speaking workplace is overwhelming: new names, new processes, new acronyms, and a language register you've rarely practised. This scenario rehearses the introductions, the polite questions to ask HR, the small talk in the break room, and the moment when someone asks you to do something you don't quite understand. You'll learn the Japán verbs for office life ('to onboard', 'to set up', 'to ramp up'), and the polite formulas for asking questions without seeming lost.
Sample Japán conversation
おはようございます！新しいチームメンバーですね。ようこそ！チームリーダーのリンガルドです。調子はどうですか？
Good morning! You must be the new team member. Welcome! I'm Linguarudo, your team lead. How are you feeling?少し緊張していますが、始めるのがとても楽しみです！
A bit nervous, but really excited to start!まずオフィスツアーをしましょう！ここがメインのオフィスエリアです。キッチンと休憩室は廊下の先にあります。どこから見たいですか？
Let me give you a tour! Here's the main office area. The kitchen and break room are down the hall. Where would you like to start?デスクはどこですか？早くセットアップしたいです。
Where is my desk? I'd love to get set up.こちらがあなたのデスクです！パソコンは用意してあります。ITの人がアカウントやメールの設定に来ますよ。他に何か必要ですか？
Here's your desk! Your computer is ready. IT will come by to set up your accounts and email. Do you need anything else?いいですね！Wi-Fiのパスワードは何ですか？
This looks great! What's the Wi-Fi password?
Amit megtanulsz
- Introduce yourself to a team in Japán
- Ask HR about logistics, badges, and contracts
- Make break-room small talk without anxiety
- Ask 'Could you walk me through that?' politely
- Find your bearings in a new office's vocabulary
Gyakori kérdések
How do I introduce myself to a new team in Japán?
A 30-second intro — name, role, where you came from, one personal detail — works universally. The scenario rehearses the phrasing.
What if I don't understand my new colleague's Japán?
Use 'Sorry, I'm still learning — could you say that again more slowly?' Most colleagues will be patient and switch to clearer speech. The scenario teaches the soft version.
How do I ask about office logistics in Japán?
Specific vocabulary for 'badge', 'meeting room booking', 'expense reports', etc. is in the word list.
Should I use formal Japán on my first day?
Yes — start formal and let colleagues invite you to switch. The scenario uses formal register throughout the workday.