株式会社クリーク･アンド･リバー社（C&R社）は10月28日（水）、日本语を勉强している初心者や中级者の方を対象に、无料のオンラインセミナー「职场で上司と话すときに役立つ敬语（日本语）」を开催します。

CREEK & RIVER Co., Ltd. will hold a seminar on Wednesday, October 28, “Talking with Your Boss in Japanese Practical Keigo for the Office”.

上司と日本语で话すとき、紧张してしまう方も多いのではないでしょうか？言いたいことは分かっていても、适切な敬语のレベルを选ぶのは难しいものです。「です・ます」调、敬语、谦譲语、どれを使えばよいのでしょうか？会话を过度に坚苦しくすることなく、敬意を表すにはどうすればよいのでしょうか？

この1时间のオンラインセミナーでは、日本语讲师の园先生が、职场で上司とコミュニケーションをとる际に役立つ実用的な敬语表现をご绍介します。参加者の皆さまは、敬语を単なる文法规则として学ぶのではなく、実际の职场での会话の中でどのように使われているかを学んでいただきます。クリス・ラリモア氏「受讲生」としてセミナーに参加し、园先生に质问をしたり、会话の练习を行ったりします。

セミナーでは、上司への挨拶、许可を求める、依頼をする、进捗を报告する、指示に适切に応答するといった、よくある场面を取り上げます。解说は英语で行われ、日本语の例文や指导付きの练习を行う予定です。セミナーは、职场でより自信を持ってプロフェッショナルにコミュニケーションを取りたいと考えている、初级から中级レベルの日本语学习者におすすめの内容です。

Do you feel nervous when speaking Japanese with your boss? You may know what you want to say, but choosing the correct level of politeness can be difficult. Should you use desu/masu, honorific language, or humble language? How can you sound respectful without making the conversation overly formal?

In this one-hour online seminar, Japanese instructor Chika Sono will introduce practical keigo expressions for communicating with your boss in the office. Rather than studying keigo only as a system of grammar rules, participants will see how it is used in realistic workplace conversations. Chris Larimore will join the seminar as the “student,” asking questions and practicing dialogues with Sono-sensei.

The seminar will cover common situations such as greeting your boss, asking for permission, making a request, reporting progress, and responding appropriately to instructions. The explanations will be provided in English, with Japanese examples and guided practice. This seminar is suitable for beginner-to-intermediate Japanese learners who want to communicate more confidently and professionally at work.

＜What You Will Learn＞

・When and why keigo is used in Japanese workplaces

・How to choose an appropriate level of politeness when speaking with your boss

・Useful expressions for asking permission and making requests

・Polite ways to report progress or explain a problem

・Natural responses when your boss gives you instructions

・Common keigo mistakes made by Japanese learners

＜Recommended for People Who＞

・Work—or hope to work—in a Japanese-speaking office

・Understand basic Japanese but find keigo difficult

・Are unsure how formally to speak with a boss

・Want practical workplace expressions rather than grammar explanations alone

・Would like to sound more respectful and professional in Japanese

・Want to learn through realistic dialogues and guided practice

Talking with Your Boss in Japanese Practical Keigo for the Office

■Date and time

2026/10/28（WED） 19：00～20：00 (JST)

■Place

Zoom

■登坛者

Chika Sono Graduated from Meisei University with a degree in Education, specializing in Elementary Education. Completed a 420-hour Japanese Language Teacher Training Program. While at university, worked at YSC Global School, providing Japanese language education and academic support to children and young people with international backgrounds. After graduation, taught Japanese to elementary school students at a public Japanese immersion school in Oregon, USA. Passionate about making Japanese lessons fun, easy to understand, and enjoyable. Values creating a supportive learning environment where students can feel comfortable and confident using Japanese.

Enjoys traveling, both in Japan and abroad.

Chris Larimore

BA in English Literature, Hendrix College (Arkansas)

MA in English Literature, University of Mississippi (Mississippi)

20 years of experience working for global language companies

Has taught a wide range of classes, including corporate training, university courses, children’s lessons, and TOEIC preparation. Currently manages language education operations at CREEK & RIVER Co., Ltd., focusing on English instruction for Japanese speakers and Japanese instruction for non-native speakers. Originally from the U.S., he moved to Japan about 30 years ago and lives in a traditional “shitamachi” (old downtown) neighborhood of Tokyo with his wife, son, daughter, and two pet turtles. He enjoys American football, craft beer, Japanese history, and local neighborhood festivals.

■Entry fee

Free

■Capacity

60 people

▼Details and Application

https://www.creativevillage.ne.jp/category/crv_event/179742/

※Application deadline：2026/10/28（WED） 20：00（JST）

[About C&R Group]

The C&R Group, including CREEK & RIVER Co., Ltd., is active in 18 fields: TV/movies, games, web, advertising/publishing, artists/authors, medical, IT, legal, accounting, architecture, fashion, food, computer science, performing arts, life sciences, athletes, CXO, and agriculture. We provide an environment for professionals to maximize their potential through the provision of jobs, the composition of projects, the monetization of copyrights and intellectual property, and educational opportunities. We also aim to contribute to the value creation of our clients through the abilities of professionals.

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