In order to come and live in Japan, of course you have to work and earn money.
However, the language used during work is slightly different from the usual way of speaking, and it is difficult to get used to it.
Here, we will introduce the words that are often used in each workplace, focusing on the occupations that Nepalese often start when they come to Japan.
Greetings at the beginning of work
→「おはようございます」 "ohayou gozaimasu"
It's usually used as a morning greeting, but it can be used as a work greeting regardless of the time of day.
I’m excited to work with you.
→「よろしくお願いします」 "yoroshiku onegaishimasu"
Thank you in advance.
→「よろしくお願いします」
"yoroshiku onegaishimasu"
Excuse me.
→「すみません」"sumimasen"
Thank you.
→「ありがとうございます」 "arigatou gozaimasu"
See you tomorrow, bye.
→「お疲れ様でした」
"otsukaresama deshita"
It is used as a greeting when returning home from work.
In Japan, we use the expression "otsukare-sama" to express our gratitude to our superiors and colleagues.
Restaurant
Welcome.
→「いらっしゃいませ」 "irassyaimase"
How many people?
→「何名様ですか?」 "nannmeisama desuka"
Please follow me.
Please take this seat.
→「ご案内いたします」 "goannai itashimasu"
「こちらのお席へどうぞ」"kochirano osekie douzo"
May I take your order?
→「お伺いいたします」"oukagai itashimasu"
Used when asking for an order, such as when a customer calls you.
Thank you for waiting.
Here is the ~.
→「お待たせいたしました。」"omatase itashimashita"
「〜です。」"~desu"
Used when serving food.
Thank you for coming.
→「ありがとうございました」"arigatou gozaimashita"
Would you like this heated up?
→「こちらは温めますか?」
"atatame masuka?"
Do you need a plastic bag?
→「袋はご入り用ですか?」"hukurowa goiriyou desuka?"
「ご入用ですか?」is a polite way of saying 「必要ですか?(hitsuyou desuka)」
「袋は必要ですか?(hukurowa hitsuyou desuka?)」
「袋はいりますか?(hukurowa irimasuka?)」
has the same meaning.
The total would be ~ yen.
→「お会計は〜円です」 "okaikeiwa~en desu"
A situation in which words cannot be conveyed and communication is not possible can be very unsettling for both you and the other person.
However, if you can at least say hello, the atmosphere of the place will soften and you can create a situation where it is easy to communicate slowly even with clumsy words.
Greetings are very important in Japan.
Even if you don't understand difficult words, if you can greet the other person and open up to them, your hard work will be conveyed to them, and they will try to understand your thoughts.