keigoLesson 56

Discussing Salary — Client

Situation

Where
Offer stage
Who
You and the client
Goal
To ask about and discuss salary politely.

Conversation

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A

Do you have any salary expectations?

B

Based on my previous experience, I'm hoping for around six million yen.

A

Understood. We'll review it against our internal guidelines.

B

Thank you. I appreciate your consideration.

Vocabulary (10)

kyuuyo

salary

More formal than 給料.

gokibou

preference / wish (polite)

ご希望はありますか = "do you have a preference?"

fumaeru

to take into account

経験を踏まえ = "based on my experience."

teido

approximately / level

六百万円程度 = "around six million yen."

kitei

regulations / rules

社内規定 = "internal rules."

terashiawaseru

to compare against

規定と照らし合わせる = "to check against the rules."

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.

taiou

handling / response

対応します = "I will handle it."

junbi

preparation

準備しておきます = "I will prepare it in advance."

Grammar

Noun + を踏まえ

Based on / in light of: 経験を踏まえ.

Amount + 程度

About that level: 六百万円程度.

ご + Noun + よろしく…

Polite closing request: ご検討よろしく.

Cultural Notes

Workplace etiquette

State a researched, specific range with justification (経験を踏まえ). Vague answers weaken your position.

Common mistake

It's acceptable to discuss salary at the offer stage — but pair the number with a reason, not just a demand.

Formality level

Full keigo. 希望しております keeps the request humble.

Quiz

What does "給与" mean?

What does "ご希望" mean?

What does "踏まえる" mean?

What does "程度" mean?

What does "規定" mean?

What does "照らし合わせる" mean?

How is the pattern "〜を踏まえ" used?

How is the pattern "〜程度" used?

How is the pattern "ご〜よろしくお願いいたします" used?

What is the goal of this conversation?

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