keigoLesson 20

Accepting an Offer — Department manager

Situation

Where
After receiving an offer
Who
You and a department manager
Goal
To formally accept a job offer.

Conversation

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A

Thank you very much for the offer the other day.

A

I would be glad to join your company, and I accept the offer.

B

Thank you. We look forward to working with you.

A

Likewise, thank you very much.

Vocabulary (10)

naitei

job offer (informal offer)

The standard term for a job offer in Japan.

makotoni

truly / sincerely

Intensifies thanks formally.

osewaninaru

to be in someone's care

お世話になりたく = "I'd like to join (your care)."

oukesuru

to accept (humble)

内定をお受けします = "I accept the offer."

tanoshiminisuru

to look forward to

楽しみにしています.

senjitsu

the other day

Refers to a recent past event formally.

yoroshikuonegaishimasu

thank you in advance

Closes most requests and emails; sets a cooperative tone.

kakunin

confirmation / check

Daily-use word: ご確認お願いします means "please check."

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.

Grammar

Verb stem + たく

Formal "wishing to": お世話になりたく.

お + Verb stem + いたします

Humble action: お受けいたします.

Verb dictionary + のを楽しみに

Look forward to doing.

Cultural Notes

Workplace etiquette

Accept warmly and promptly. Reconfirm gratitude (誠にありがとうございます) and willingness to join.

Common mistake

Don't go silent after an offer. Even if you need a few days, acknowledge it quickly and politely.

Formality level

Full keigo. 内定をお受けいたします is the clear, formal way to accept.

Quiz

What does "内定" mean?

What does "誠に" mean?

What does "お世話になる" mean?

What does "お受けする" mean?

What does "楽しみにする" mean?

What does "先日" mean?

How is the pattern "〜たく" used?

How is the pattern "お〜いたします" used?

How is the pattern "〜のを楽しみにしています" used?

What is the goal of this conversation?

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