Today’s Business Japanese is “Icchoume ichibannchi”.

This phrase has been used mainly by politicians as “the most important point”.

For example, ” To change Japanese constitution is Icchoume ichibannchi for Liberal Democratic party.”

These days this phrase became to be used by business persons.

You can try to use it. 

For example, “DX is Icchoume ichibanchi for our company this year.”

Japanese Language School in Roppongi, Tokyo

Tsubasa Japanese Language School

Today’s Business Japanese is “Shanai-Renai　（Office Romance）”.

Generally speaking, “Shanai-Renai” is not prohibited in many Japanese companies, but most of the people do not disclose their “Shanai-Renai”.

Because that is gossip and is harmful to their job after break-up.

When “Shanai-Renai” become known by others male employees are usually moved to other departments or branches for fair judgement.

And when “Shanai-Renai” becomes “Shanai-Kekkon (Office marriage)” previously female employees quit the company in many cases, but these days they remain at the same company.

The worst case is “Shanai-Furin (Office Affair)”.  The evaluation becomes worse and in many cases they are moved to local and small branches.

But, still “Shanai-Furin” happens everywhere.  Because we are human beings.

Tsubasa Japanese Language School

Roppongi, Tokyo

Today’s Business Japanese is “President without Representation Right”.

The other day Seven & i holdings group sold Sogo/Seibu department stores to Fortres Investment Management and they announced that the Sogo/Seibu president will remain as “President without Representation Right”.

“President without Representation Right” is not often heard.

”Representation Right” is hold only by Directors and important issues are decided by Board of Directors.

Therefore, “President without Representation Right” can not participate in the decision.

And all he can do is only to implement and carry out what is decided aby Board of Directors.

This is the truth and fact about president who are merged.

Japanese Language School in Roppongi, Tokyo