keigoLesson 34

Asking the Interviewer Questions — Team leader

Situation

Where
End of a job interview
Who
You and the team leader
Goal
To ask a thoughtful question when invited to.

Conversation

Show

A

Finally, do you have any questions?

B

Yes. After joining, how is the specification typically handled?

A

We handle it flexibly, consulting within the team.

B

Thank you. It sounds like a very appealing environment.

Vocabulary (10)

goshitsumon

question (polite)

何かご質問は… = "any questions?"

nyuusha

joining a company

入社後 = "after joining."

donoyouni

how / in what way

Polite "how."

juunan

flexible

柔軟に進める = "to proceed flexibly."

miryokuteki

attractive / appealing

魅力的な環境 = "an appealing environment."

kanjiru

to feel

〜と感じました = "I felt that…"

shouchishimashita

understood (polite)

Politer than 分かりました; use with managers and clients.

houkoku

report

Part of 報連相 (report, contact, consult) — core Japanese work etiquette.

renraku

contact / communication

後で連絡します = "I will contact you later."

soudan

consultation

相談する = to consult; asking before deciding is valued.

Grammar

Noun + 後

After: 入社後 = "after joining."

Verb stem + ながら

While: 相談しながら = "while consulting."

どのように + verb

Asks the manner of an action politely.

Cultural Notes

Workplace etiquette

Always prepare 2–3 questions (逆質問). "No questions" can read as low interest.

Common mistake

Avoid leading with salary/holidays. Ask about the work, team, or growth first.

Formality level

Full keigo. Closing with a positive impression (魅力的だと感じました) is a nice touch.

Quiz

What does "ご質問" mean?

What does "入社" mean?

What does "どのように" mean?

What does "柔軟" mean?

What does "魅力的" mean?

What does "感じる" mean?

How is the pattern "〜後" used?

How is the pattern "〜ながら" used?

How is the pattern "どのように〜" used?

What is the goal of this conversation?

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