9 points to consider learning the Japanese language FAST no matter whether you are learning through online courses or just by yourself:

1. SPEAK JAPANESE:

   If you want to learn fast, you should never forget to speak Japanese along with the instructions given. For example, com gives you more than 5000 audios in Hindi and 3000 audios in the Japanese language to improve your Japanese pronunciation. Why just listen to them only for an explanation? Speak along with it to get the real Japanese verbal ability. Whenever we feel that it is easy and we can skip the speaking part, there is always some or other detail that is overlooked. But once you set your habit of speaking along with your instructor, you will see the magic of becoming so good at Japanese in a very short time.

2. TRY THIS:

   You should always mix and match your abilities. Never think that once I am over this level then only I should try the next level. By a level, we mean JLPT levels. Keep trying because every level has its basics and advances. Moreover, every level has something in common with its lower or higher level. For example, JLPT N4 has many things that are bonded with JLPT N5 and JLPT N3. So it is never bad to try your hands at some new concepts given in different levels with Hindi explanations. Obviously, it is advisable to put more focus on your fundamental learning path before going too deep into the newer one.

3. COMMUNICATE:

   It is best to communicate with your fellow Japanese language learners as you will definitely learn some new methods or new ways because learning the Japanese language is so beautiful and flexible. No one is perfect and no one is dumb. Everyone has his/her own liking and as per their likings, their mind tends to learn new things while you must have learned a different new thing. No matter from whichever institute you are. To compare all the Japanese language institutes please follow youtube.com/c/nihongomax

4. DISCIPLINE:

   It is essential to understand it is a disciplined learning path. By fast we don’t mean that you will learn the Japanese Language overnight. Disciplined study even if it is only for a few hours is absolutely required. Better if it is your daily habit. Even if you learn some very basic Japanese or no matter if you read Dokken for only some restricted hours due to your current job etc, you will do wonders in just a few weeks of your learning if you stick to the plan. The biggest mistake many Japanese language students do in the beginning is that they make a very hi-fi plan with enthusiasm and then they are not able to follow it. Putting working time or your rest time into your plan is another very essential ingredient in order to be disciplined.

5. IMAGINE YOUR INCOME:

   Keep thinking every day that what will happen if you start earning at least that amount that can support your monthly expenses. That’s it your journey to earning huge money starts from here because now you are free of any other job or time-consuming work just to earn your monthly expenses.

For example: Earning only $500 a month by Japanese language interpretation works. Always motivate yourself by planning carefully how much time will you take to reach your best. Your mind power is your strongest support while learning the Japanese language.

6. FOCUS:

   Even if you learn 1 or 1.5 hours per day, you can learn as fast as others who put their long time learning but actually spend most of it in daydreaming about income. Yes, you will also one day start earning by Japanese translation sitting anywhere in the world without any Boss. But only if you want to bring that day closer to you, you need to focus. By saying stay focused we mean actually to focus on your core Japanese language study without any doubts or inhibitions about income. Income will come if you follow all these steps.

7. ENJOY:

    Japanese language learning becomes relaxing and so much confidence giving once you are at the intermediate level. That happens in just a few months of learning the basics. You can count on com to make you feel confident. So it becomes an enjoyment when you see yourself doing Japanese conversation.

8. NEXT STEP:

   When you make it to basic Japanese conversation you can move and experiment yourself with real Japanese natives online or you can really earn with basic Japanese interpretation tasks or guiding projects. Next, you can deliver your own plans to your Japanese clients who are very happy with your services and you can earn a hell of a lot of money from moving them around your area or a hill station near you. Your Japanese language learning will be so fast that you will wonder about yourself.

9. GO TO JAPAN

   : If you have followed the steps mentioned above, no one can stop you from going to JAPAN with your clients or the links you have created till now due to your ability to speak the Japanese language. Many have done it already and many cleared JLPT and got jobs. Now it is on you to get trapped in Japanese language institutes or to make your career FAST by learning Japanese yourself.

Believe me, there are my friends who started earning this way, and now they are living in Japan with proper command over the Japanese language and earning millions per year.

There are infinite methods to earn money and live a lavish life by learning the Japanese language. I have mentioned the 9-step path to guide you and to make you feel confident about it.

All the best!

Useful links: https://www.nihongomax.com/blogs/learning-japanese/jobs-and-career-in-the-japanese-language/

https://www.nihongomax.com/blogs/learning-japanese/is-the-japanese-language-difficult/

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Have you heard people saying “Oh no! Japanese is really a tough language”?

Japanese is NOT difficult

We know by our years of experience that most of the students in frustration convey to you that Japanese is really a tough language because of their old and wrong way of learning the Japanese language.

 Let’s understand the difference first

Most students do the same mistake of doing the study of Advance Japanese same as they did Basic Japanese. They learn a vast number of Kanji by writing them and waste their precious time. In the end, they realize that the ways should be actually entirely different while going into the advanced study.

So what’s the Secret?

The secret is to start learning Japanese in a practical way and rather than only cramming the vocabulary and patterns, you should start speaking the sentence that came in front of you while studying. Be it basic or be it advanced. All the secrets have been told here on nihongomax.com in over 3,000 audios in plain and hitting Hindi. Go use them.

Things to master are Dokkai and Chōkai

Students take a long time to understand very simple things. They should learn spoken Japanese by imitating Japanese listening. Or they can read and solve a long comprehension passage if they keep reading and reading Japanese. There is no shortcut to it.

Is Japanese speaking difficult?

Not for Hindi speakers!

The spoken Japanese structure resembles very much that of Hindi. It resembles so much that it is very easy to translate it into Hindi compared to English. That’s why there is a worldwide impression of the Japanese being difficult over the internet. Because seems difficult to native English speakers such as Americans or Europeans most of them are content creators and bloggers about Japanese language learning.

But I saw that the Japanese script is very difficult. Is it true?

Yes, that’s true. The script of Japanese is a little hard to learn. That’s why we have told you that it can be mastered by learning in a systematic way by dividing it into some levels. Thankfully JLPT has made criteria and levels very clear and thus nihongomax.com has been structured for you.

Is it still difficult for you? Log in and put every kind of your difficulty on the wall. What and how do read the Japanese language and by when we can get a confidence level in it? How can we get a Job in Japanese and what are the minimum criteria? We know what and how to explain. You can count on us.

What not to do

Let’s understand what is NOT true about Japanese language learning

1. Only kanji learning is enough and better way to learn Japanese??
2. Only English meaning can be learned for every Kanji and for every vocabulary in Japanese??
3. That there is no need for speaking the choukai (Listening questions) using audio??
4. The long reading section in the JLPT exam for Japanese is very difficult and there is no solution to it??

GET THE ANSWERS

Students usually make the mistake of learning Japanese like mathematics. They start reading and memorizing everything that is told in books without understanding the fact that a foreign language cannot be memorized as mathematical formulas. So in the process of learning, whenever students come across with exceptional Language, they get frustrated and say that Japanese is a tough language.

The key to mastering the Japanese language is to learn vocabulary in sentence form. After becoming a little speedy in reading, one should start speaking those sentences.
After getting adapted speed reading and speaking one can see the magic.

 Let’s take an example of新聞

It is read as “Shimbun” (しんぶん) and the meaning is “Newspaper”

Now even if you have learned both Kanji (新) as “Atarashii” and (聞) as “Kiku”, You have to again learn it as a combination of 新聞. So rather than going the difficult way, let’s start learning it as a vocabulary.

Also, if you should even don’t learn it as a vocabulary, but read it as a sentence 4-5 times likeわたしは日本語の新聞が難しくてわからない。

It will not only help you greatly master the vocabulary but it will also increase your speed of reading.

Also, if you speak it loud while reading, it will enhance your listening skills.

There are people who take 2-3 years to achieve an advanced level in the Japanese language by studying very hard. And there are people who do it in less than 1 year studying by a practical approach. Now the choice is yours.

SOME FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING LEARNING JAPANESE

1. The Japanese language cannot be mastered by learning only the words or the rules of grammar. They are told only to teach the correct building of sentences.
2. Make it a daily activity to speak the sentences given here and it will automatically help you learn the words, grammar, and even particle usage.
3. Like a child learns a language by listening to his parents, TV, neighbors, friends, etc, as a foreign language student, we have to become our own friends by making ourselves listen to the language 4-5 times every time we understand any new thing.
4. Whenever a new word comes, don’t learn it by its English meaning only. English meaning is required we understand, but only in the initial phase when we don’t know its meaning and usage at all.
5. Once we are familiar with its meaning and usage, learn it by repeating the sentence.
6. If you follow the instructions given above honestly, your chances of failing the exams become minimal.
7. Also, there is a common myth about CHOUKAI that it is the most difficult section of the exam. Believe it or not, while speaking the sentences you will automatically feel a significant improvement in your listening skills. So keep listening to the audio given here repeatedly.

Japanese language study techniques

As we told you there are people who study very hard. Very very hard. And say “OMG! Japanese is really a tough language”. So the technique is “NOT TO LISTEN to THEM”

Focus on practical knowledge

Let us share with you that a foreign language especially the Japanese language cannot be mastered by only learning vocabulary and grammar. The key is what we do here is to absorb the language by audio and then repeat the sentences and feel the language with meaning.

Not only Concepts but counseling too

While listening, learn what mistakes usually students (Even senior students) do. And learn what not to do while studying the Japanese Language. Any day any time you can ask us what actually is the good way to conquer this language.

Listening and comprehension Secret

Listening and comprehension questions are what a student is most dreadful of. What should be the way, what should be the criteria, and what should be the technique is what we teach here while training you with the actual questions, actual difficulty level, and actual scenarios.

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Yoroshiku Onegaishimas can be translated as “Thank you for understanding” or “Thanks in Advance” or simply “Hello” in Japanese.

(Mainly when you meet someone on a formal occasion)

In terms of formality, there are multiple ways to say yoroshiku onegaishimasu in Japanese.

• Dōzo yoroshiku onegaishimasuどうぞよろしくお願いします (more formal)
• Yoroshiku onegaishimasuよろしくお願いします (formal)
• Dōzo yoroshikuどうぞよろしく (less formal)
• Yoroshikuよろしく (casual)

Points to take care about Japanese Pronunciation:

Note that the “D” sound in Japanese is not pronounced as “DATE” but it is a softer tone like in “THIS”

Usage

1. This expression fits in many kinds of situations and it is a polite way to say thanks to someone in advance or to simply greet him and show your regards to someone you have just met.
2. Also, It’s common to say this phrase while bowing (in formal occasions) especially when meeting someone for the first time.
3. Please note it is the most common and most widely used expression if you want to gel up with Japanese people in a formal (or even informal) situation and make them your frined in a very less time.
4. Sometimes we struggle to find Jpanaese conversation starter expressions. Believe us, this expression makes you warmed up to start speaking in Japanese.

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Now there can be many instances while you live in Japan, you need to Greet Japanese people in different situations with an appropriate Japanese greeting.

Or it can be the case you are set for your Japanese interview to get a job in Japan, You need Japanese greetings pronunciation and the meaning right. Learn them NOW.

Some of the common Japanese greeting examples are:

if you’re going to Japan or thinking of studying Japanese, you’ll definitely want a have a grip over the basic Japanese greetings and phrases.

Even if you are going to get a Job in Japanese MNC, You need them. So lets START NOW.

Saying greetings in Japanese is easy to learn and essential before visiting Japan or conversing with native Japanese speakers.

Mastering these greetings is also a great early step in learning the language. Knowing the correct way to greet in Japanese demonstrates respect and an interest in the language and culture, which is of prime importance in Japan.

Common Japanese Greetings and How to Use Them

The Japanese language uses different greetings depending on the time of day (as English does) and the situation (such as whether the person you’re greeting is a close friend or a superior at work). Let’s take a look at the most common Japanese phrases and how to use them.

#1: Yoroshiku Onegaishimas = よろしくお願いします

is the most important and most widely used greeting. Whether you meet a Japanese for the first time or you are in a formal occasion or just you want to start a conversation, Always remember to say it in clear and loud voice. Since there are many different ways to use and say it, Don’t try to translate it into English you may not get the exact translation.

But for your ease of understanding, mix these two meanings in your mind:

“Looking forward for your support”

“Thank you in advance”

It is mainly said before you ask someone for a favor.

#2: Dozo Okamainaku = どうぞ、お構いなく

is spoken when you are offered with some tea, coffee or snack as a token of guest entertainment. You should say “Dozo Okamainaku” to say thanks but please don’t bother for me. (You can keep doing your work without going into the hassle of entertaining me)

Even if you are a guest and it’s your right to get entertained as a guest in that situation, you should use this expression as a gratitude for the person who has initiated the activity of making or bringing something for you.

You can think its meaning as:

“Please don’t bother”

“I am fine. You can resume your work”

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You must have heard SAYONARA for goodbye in Japanese…

But believe it or not, Japanese people don’t say SAYONARA for goodbye…

Sayounara (さようなら ) is the dictionary Japanese equivalent of goodbye, but it is not commonly used by native Japanese speakers.

Actually, SAYONARA means a permanent bye-bye. That means you are saying there is a chance that you might not be meeting for quite some time or forever.

It is better to know first how to communicate in Japanese  while speaking with a Japanese person.

Saying SAYONARA to your boss or a family member may leave them feeling sad or confused.

How to Say Goodbye in Japanese: 8 Useful Expressions

1. じゃあね(jaa ne) /またね(mata ne)– Bye bye/See you

In the informal occasions or with friends, you can use: じゃあね (jaa ne)  “see you,” or またね (mata ne). It has the same meaning of Bye-Bye and is more often used by Japanese people.

2. また明日(またあした, mata ashita) – See you tomorrow

You can say “Mata Ashita” to a Japanese person if you are planning to meet again the next day). It means “see you tomorrow”, or if next week, you can say また来週 (またらいしゅう, mata raishu), “see you next week”.

3. 行って来ます(いってきます, itte kimasu) – I’m leaving home

When you are leaving your home, you can say itte kimas. It means “I will be back.” It is usually said at the entranceway of the house. The appropriate response is itte rasshai. It means we’ll be waiting for you and is said by the people in the house.

4. お先に失礼します (おさきにしつれいします, osaki ni shitsurei shimasu) – Excuse me for leaving first

It is well known that Japanese people work long hours. Eventually, when they leave the office, they politely say the greeting of leaving office:  “Osaki ni shitsurei shimas” to the people who are still left and working in the office. It literally means, excuse me for leaving first. You can also just say the short form お先に (おさきに, osakini), to your close colleagues, but not your boss.

5. お疲れ様でした(おつかれさまでした, otsukaresama deshita) – Thanks for your hard work

There is no proper English translation to this greeting, but you can think of it as something like “thank you for your hard work.” You can also say it to your friends/colleagues who have done some work with you.

One similar greeting is 御苦労様でした (ごくろうさまでした, gokurousama deshita). It has a similar meaning to otsukaresama deshita, but is said by people to their lower rank team-mates. For example, a boss may say it to his team. You can first learnお疲れ様でした (otsukaresama deshita) to not get confused.

6. バイバイ (ばいばい, bai bai) – Bye bye

In Japan, young girls use this English phrase: バイバイ (bai bai) pretty often but in case you are a male, don’t use this phrase because it may sound kind of girlish.

7. 気をつけて (きをつけて,ki o tsukete) – Take care

We can say “ki wo tsukete” in Japanese as we say “take care” as a symbol of Bye-bye. You can say this to someone like a wish that you want his care and well being who is setting out for a trip for example or on a holiday.

8. 元気でね(げんきでね, genki de ne) – Bye

If you are not going to see your friend for a long time, you can say 元気で (genki de), which is like saying “take care of yourself,” or “all the best.”

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(For Absolute Beginners)

You must have heard:

The Japanese language is the most difficult language
So let’s not learn it
No matter it has high demand
Let’s go for some other easier languages (European language)
But now let’s understand that learning the Japanese Language may not be such a hard job since many of us have already learned it and earning Millions. So let’s start

But before starting,

Please know the TRUTH:
1. Japanese is NOT difficult. It only seems too difficult. WHY?
2. Because its grammar structure is opposite to English?
3. Kanjis are very large in number and they are quite difficult to write
4. Japanese have their whole communication in the Japanese language with no or very less knowledge of English
5. We have never given thought and quickly have judged ourselves that we can’t learn Japanese

So keep reading as all of these doubts are cleared here and we guide you to be on the path of earning money in Millions by just learning Japanese and making your life and career settled in Japan.

Our credibility:

Nihongomax Team has 10 years of experience in the following areas:
1. Teaching the Japanese Language in India
2. Teaching English to Japanese in Japan
3. Job recruitment in Japanese MNCs in India
4. Job recruitment of Indians in Japan
5. Japan Study Visa processing for Indian students

Many institutes in India fool the students into thinking that they are learning Japanese when they are actually just reading and re-reading the Romanized version. Now, this is still OK if they have introduced Hiragana and Katakana. But they haven’t.

Find the real and Best Japanese Language Institute. JOIN US NOW If you can… Keep reading…

So, your first TRICK: Start learning Hiragana Katakana (Not at all difficult) along with your initial Japanese language course if they haven’t introduced it to you yet. (Our material and guidance)

Second TRICK: Get yourself ahead in the first month: SPEAK (Even the Romanized Version) in loud voice. We have made it clear that only reading romaji (Romanized script) for months and considering you a Japanese language student is not advisable. What should you do then?

Speak Japanese

It is OK to learn Hiragana and Katakana along with reading your Romanized books, but keep speaking even the most basic sentences like:

Today is a holiday.

I am going to the Supermarket.

I love you.

How will this help?

You don’t know it’s POWER. I and many like me have experienced it. It makes you so well versed in any foreign language in a very short time that your confidence boosts many times.

Start making small words using the alphabets that you are learning and see the MAGIC.

Let’s assume that you have already learned あ、い、う、え、お

What combinations can you make out of these 5 letters?

Even if you don’t know the meaning, go ahead and make some combinations, Just for FUN!

あい

あう

あえ

あお

You would be surprised as 3 out of these 4 words that we have just written by combining あ with the rest, HAVE A MEANING in the Japanese language.

Now suddenly switching to books that don’t have romaji anymore and have Hiragana Katakana and Kanji only, will discourage you. Believe us many of our students have seen this.

Primarily because they have started learning the Japanese Language very fast and then leaving it very FastTrack Four: Don’t spoon-feed yourself: When in reality you should be using all your abilities to speak even the basic sentences in your own LOUD voice, You can and will become a winner over others in no time when it comes to Japanese Language learning. Now you will be a Japanese Language Expert. How?

• You have already started speaking basic Japanese sentences (Don’t worry even if it is too basic…)
• Now you have shared your feelings on Social media also
• Therefore you have started finding Japanese friends too.
• They have already started rectifying the Japanese that you have learned from your institute
• Now you are even more performing in your institute (Or even being a self-taught learner)
• There is a good impression among your friends that you are really a keen learner
• Now this impression has provided you with more links that you can use for getting work
• Your first work has taught you much more than any Japanese language institute can give you
• You have made more connections with Japanese people that now you can choose between a high paying work or a not so high paying work
• Now you are so perfect that you can start applying for Japan.

Tip Five: Don’t be afraid of Katakana (They are the same 45 as Hiragana)Also, now that you are almost perfect to work in the Japanese language field, you have already surpassed the scary thoughts phase…We have taught a decent number of students to have understood this pattern. Some people learn Hiragana first. Result? They still can’t read Katakana in the same flow as Hiragana. Even after reaching an overall higher level of Japanese. So don’t be a fool like them…The best practice is to learn Hiragana and Katakana together. If you have already managed to learn them separately, we would suggest that you practice them together, again. Make a chart. Don’t have a chart? Download here. This method is so helpful initially since it is sometimes difficult to distinguish between Hiragana and Katakana. If you study using such a chart, it would be easier to point out similarities and differences. How should you Lean Katakana?
Tip six: Whatever you write in Hiragana, write in Katakana too. Just for the practice of course. This would help in sound identification and Katakana reading, both! (Writing too much is not recommended. It is just for your initial phase. See Nihongomax YouTube Videos)Even if you think that you want to disagree with us now, just give this a chance! You will never wish to go back to your own methods. Why?

• Thousands of students have taken this path and left other institutes to join Nihongomax
• Working in India they are now earning INR 2 lakhs a month
• Working in Japan they are now earning Yen 6 lakhs a month
• Working in other countries they are now earning $6,000 a month

Quick review-

• Do not depend too much on Romaji and speak Japanese as much as possible
• Do not learn Hiragana and Katakana separately, learn them together
• View our videos for customized plans for yourself
• Listen to your heart as it never lies
• Just like NOW

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The first question you will always get is some version of “please introduce yourself,” most commonly:
Jikoshoukai wo onegai shimasu (自己紹介をお願いします/じこしょうかいをおねがいします)
The key vocabulary here is 自己紹介. Simply listen for this word, regardless of how the question is phrased. You’ll know you need to introduce yourself when you hear it.
This monologue should include information about your most recent activities, such as employment history or university courses, as well as information about yourself, such as pastimes, passions, and hobbies. Keep it short and sweet; don’t go into too much detail. The best way to properly introduce yourself is to prepare a short monologue. Take care of yourself.Keep in mind that this, like everything else you say in a Japanese interview, should at the very least be polite. knowledge of the business In most cases, an interview will last about 30 minutes. This monologue should cover your latest activities, whether work history or university courses and a little about yourself, such as pastimes, passions, and hobbies.
Keep it brief, don’t go into too much detail. Keep in mind that this, along with anything else you say during a Japanese interview, should at least be in the polite form.

Knowledge about the company

Typically an interview will Begin by describing your knowledge of the company. You might well be asked:
•What are your impressions of our firm?”
ni tsuite nani wo shitte imasu ka? (Company name) ni tsuite nani wo shitte imasu ka? (Company name について何を知っていますか/についてなにをしっていますか).
The firm’s name, and, are crucial terms to listen for, and then you should give a brief description of what you know about the company based on your study – for example, corporate history, products, customers, competitors, and so on.

Alternatively, you may also be asked:

• “What does our company make? What kind of products are there?”
Donna seihin ni tsukawareteiru ka gozonji desu ka? (Company name) ga dono youna seihin wo tsukutteiru ka, donna seihin ni tsukawareteiru ka gozonji desu ka? (Company name がどの様な製品を作っているか、どんな製品に使われているかご存知ですか/company name がどのようなせいひんをつくっているか、どんなせいひんにつかわれているか ごぞんじですか).
This question inquires as to what kind of items the company now produces and sells. The firm name, as well as the verb forms or, are important vocabulary items. You know you need to talk about the company’s products once you hear such phrases.

How do you think you’d be a good fit for the job?

Of course, you, the job, and the job criteria will occupy a significant portion of the interview. One of the first questions you may hear is:
• “Regarding the position that you have applied for, what do you know about it?”
Dou rikai shiteimasu ka, konkai omoushikomi no pojishon ni tsuite?
(今回お申し込みのポジションについて、どう理解していますか / こんかいおもうしこみのぽじしょんについて、どうりかいしていますか)
This indicates that they are inquiring about your application for this position as well as your understanding of the job role. The keywords to listen out for are お申し込み, ポジション and 理解. You should talk about the job role, as well as why you applied, and try to demonstrate how your experience complements the job function.
Why did you apply for this job?
Frequently, an interviewer will inquire as to why you applied for the employment. The question is usually written in a straightforward manner. They might ask you:
• “Please tell us why you applied,”
oubodouki wo oshiete kudasai (応募動機を教えて下さい/おうぼどうきをおしえてください).
Instead of 応募動機, the interviewer could also possibly ask:
shiboudouki, oubo shita riyuu, (志望動機、応募した理由 / しぼうどうき、おうぼしたりゆう),
ouboshita kikkake (応募したきっかけ / おうぼしたきっかけ)
or shibouriyuu (志望理由 / しぼうりゆう)
These all have a similar meaning. Again, I recommend emphasising the experiences and talents you have that are relevant to the employment role in your response.
Other questions to consider

One question you could hear – and which can cause confusion – is:

• “What motivates you to leave your current position?”
ima no shigoto wo kaetai riyuu ha nan desu ka (今の仕事を替えたい理由は何ですか/いまのしごとをかえたいりゆうはなんですか).
This suggests they’re asking about your reasons for shifting jobs, but it’s easy to misinterpret this question as the interviewer inquiring about your current work only by listening for the crucial words. It’s critical to answer correctly, and as with any interview, you must avoid criticising your prior career or the organisation you worked for while answering this type of question. You might also be asked the following questions.:
• “If you were placed in this position, please tell us about what you would like to achieve” or:
anata ga moshi kono oshigoto ni saiyou saretara, okonaitai koto wo oshiete kudasai (あなたがもしこのお仕事に採用されたら、行いたいことを教えて下さい/あなたがもし このおしごとにさいようされたら、おこないたいことをおしえてください).
The question simply asks what you want to accomplish if you were to get this job. To respond, you must first understand the nature of the task and be able to propose a realistic target that you would like to achieve.

 Know what you’re all about

Finding out about you is one of the key goals of the interview. They may inquire about your current employment if you are currently employed.. One question you may expect to hear is:
• “Please tell us about your current job,”
genzai no shigoto naiyou wo oshiete kudasai (現在の仕事内容を教えて下さい/げんざいのしごとないようをおしえてください).
This is an opportunity for you to emphasise important abilities and the type of job you do. Because the crucial phrase in this sentence is (inside a job), make sure you explain about what you do in your current job rather of just talking about employment in general. Discuss the value you bring to your current employer. It is also a good opportunity to show how your experience matches the position you have applied for.
Your relevant background.
The interviewer, on the other hand, will want to learn more about any experience you cite and will ask for more specific instances. Let’s pretend the job was in sales. In this instance, they may inquire:

• “Please tell us about your experience in sales.”
ima made okonatta seerusu katsudou ni tsuite oshiete kudasai (今まで行ったセールス活動について教えて下さい/いままでおこなった せーるすかつどうについておしえてください).
This question is quite typical, and You can use the term “sales” to refer to a variety of skills, abilities, or experiences. It is critical to pay attention to the word because they are requesting certain behaviours. And if you want to improve your listening, be sure to check out this post.
In order to see what you are like, especially in regards to working under pressure, Both questions inquire about your reaction to pressure.The following questions will be asked of you by the interviewer:
• “What do you do when you’re under a lot of pressure? Please explain exactly how you would cope,” or:
puresshaa ni dou taiou shimasu ka, puresshaa ni taisho suru houhou wo oshiete kudasai. (プレッシャーにどう対応しますか。プレッシャーに対処する方法を教えて下さい/ぷれっしゃーにどうたいおうしますか。ぷれっしゃーにたいしょするほうほうをおしえてください).
Both questions inquire about your reaction to pressure. The term pressure itself is simple to grasp; all you need to be aware of are the verbs. 対応します and 対処する.
What makes you enthused about work in the morning?

The interviewer will also want to explore a little into your motivation, asking:
• “What kind of work is particularly motivating for you?”
Soushitsu sasemasu ka dono youna shigoto ga anata no yaruki? (どのような仕事があなたのやる気を喪失させますか/どのようなしごとがあなたのやるきをそうしつさせますか).
This question is also inferring what kind of work deters you, so avoid saying anything that isn’t relevant to the job function you’ve applied for!How do you handle troubleshooting at your workplace? Troubleshooting questions are possibly the most dreaded form of question, as they might be difficult to foresee.
How you manage troubleshooting at work.
Troubleshooting questions are perhaps the type of question that everyone dreads most, as they can be hard to anticipate. The interviewer may present you with a difficult circumstance for which you must come up with a solution. At a basic level you may get questions like these:
• “What do you do if you can’t make a deadline?”
Shimekiri ga mamorenasasouna toki ha dou shimasu ka. (締め切りが守れなさそうな時はどうしますか/しめきりがまもれなさそうなときはどうしますか).
• “What would you do if you couldn’t effectively manage your workload?”
Dono youni taisho shimasu ka, shigotojou taimu maneejimento ga umaku ikanai baai, shigotojou taimu maneejimento ga umaku ikanai baai. (仕事上タイムマネジメントが上手くいかない場合、どのように対処しますか/しごとじょう たいむまねーじめんとがうまくいかないばあい、どのようにたいしょしますか).
These two questions are very similar; the first asks if you can meet a deadline (), thus you must come up with a suitable alternative. Give your response to what you would do in this case. The second question is a little bit more focused on how you deal with (対処) time management problems.
It is always best to prepare several examples as responses prior to your interview. The following question also asks you to explore a hypothetical situation:
• “If you come across a problem during work, how would you resolve it?”
Shigotojou mondai ga hassei shitara, dou kaiketsu shimasu ka.”(仕事上問題が発生したら、どう解決しますか/しごとじょう もんだいがはっせいしたら、どうかいけつしますか).
This question inquires as to how you would deal with an issue that has arisen. Preparing specific examples that you can easily talk about and go into more detail about if prompted is a good idea.

• “At work, there’s someone with whom you don’t get along. What would you do if you didn’t know how to get along with them?”
Shokuba de umaku tsukiaenai hito ha donna hito desu ka shokuba de umaku tsukiaenai hito ha donna hito desu ka Mata, sono kata to dou yatte umaku tsukiaimasu ka. (職場で上手く付き合えない人はどんな人ですか。また、その方とどうやって上手くつきあいますか/しょくばで うまくつきあえないひとは どんなひとですか。また、そのかたとどうやって うまくつきあいますか).
This is dealing with more interpersonal issues, like what kind of person you don’t get along with and what you would do in that situation. I’d emphasise in your response that you don’t have a certain type of individual with whom you don’t get along, but if you did, you’d use your communication skills to solve the problem.
• “How would you handle a workplace conflict with a coworker with whom you disagree?” How would you come to an understanding?”
Shigotojou, iken no awanai douryou ni dou sesshi, taiou shimasu ka (仕事上、意見の合わない同僚にどう接し、対応しますか/しごとじょう いけんのあわないどうりょうに どうせっし、たいおうしますか).
This question is asking if you have a difference of opinion with a work colleague, 同僚, again I would highlight communication skills in your answer and try to make it clear that you get along with people quite well.
In your response, I would emphasise communication abilities and make it evident that you get along well with others.

• “Can you tell me how you cope with challenging people?””
Atsukai no muzukashii hito ni tai shite, dono youni taisho shimasu ka (扱いの難しい人に対してどのように対処しますか/あつかいのむずかしいひとにたいして どのようにたいしょしますか).
This is similar to the previous question but the interviewer is asking more directly what you would do if another person was difficult. You can think in terms of difficult customers rather than difficult colleagues.
Your applicable experiences and skills.
An essential part of the interview is about your strengths, but the interviewer may also ask about your weaknesses:
• “Can you tell us about your strengths/weaknesses?”
Anata no chousho/tansho wo oshiete kudasai (あなたの長所・短所を教えて下さい/あなたのちょうしょ・たんしょをおしえてください).
If you hear 長所, then you need to give examples of your strengths. If you are asked about your 短所 then you need to provide examples of your weaknesses. As a rule of thumb, you should prepare three examples of strengths prior to any interview. For anything you are not good at, you should also include an explanation of how you are overcoming it.
Alternatively, the interviewer may go straight into asking you about your experience. For example:
• “How do you think your experience matches the position?”
“anata no keiken kara donna koto wo heisha de ikaseru to omoimasu ka?“ (あなたの経験からどんなことを弊社で生かせると思いますか/あなたのけいけんから どんなことをへいしゃで いかせるとおもいますか).
Important vocabulary to listen out for would be 経験, 弊社に and 生かせる. It is vital that in your answer that you don’t just talk about your experience but actually answer the question.
For example, you can talk about specific job roles that you have had which make you a suitable match for the job you are interviewing for. 弊社 refers to the company where you have applied for a job, it is best to keep an ear out for this word.
A similar question, but in regards to skills, would be:
• “How do you think your skills match the position?”
“anata no sukiru no donna koto wo ikaseru to omoimasu ka” (あなたのスキルのどんなことを生かせると思いますか/あなたのすきるのどんなことをいかせるとおもいますか). 生かせる is an important word to remember as it can be used quite often.
Another way to find out more about you is to ask:
• “If you compare yourself to someone else, how would you do work differently?”
“hoka no hito to kurabete, anata ha dou chigatte oshigoto ga dekimasu ka” (他の人と比べて、あなたはどう違ってお仕事が出来ますか/ほかのひととくらべて、あなたはどうちがっておしごとができますか).
This is a difficult question to answer, however you can emphasise your unique talents.For many positions, the interviewer will want to know how you rate your communication abilities as a personal quality or strength, therefore they may ask:
• “If you think of a new idea, how would you convince your superior about it?”
“atarashii aidia ga detekita toki, dou joushi ni settoku shi, nattoku shite moraimasu ka.” (新しいアイディアが出てきた時、どう上司に説得し、納得してもらいますか/あたらしい あいでぃあがでてきたとき、どう じょうしにせっとくし、なっとくしてもらいますか).
The following are the most important aspects of this question: アイディアが出てきた時 and 上司に説得し、納得して, which indicate to you that it’s all about having a good concept and convincing others of it. It’s a good idea to think of a previous example to include in your response.
The following is an example of an interview question that might take many individuals off guard:

• “What are your qualifications?” How would they be beneficial to the company?”
“anata no benefitto ha nan desu ka. Youni kaisha ni kangen dekimasu ka” Sore wo dono youni kaisha ni kangen dekimasu ka”” (あなたのベネフィットは何ですか。それをどのように会社に還元出来ますか/あなたの べねふぃっと はなんですか。それをどのように かいしゃに かんげんできますか).
The issue is with the word benefit, which may lead you to believe this is a rhetorical question.They’re asking about job benefits, but they really want to know how you’d benefit the company.

Finally, as a foreigner, they may be curious about your Japanese abilities and may ask:

• “Please tell us about your Japanese level.”
“anata no nihongo no reberu wo oshiete kudasai“ (あなたの日本語のレベルを教えて下さい/あなたの にほんごのれべるをおしえてください).
You can answer this with information about your Japanese Your academics, any JLPT examinations you’ve taken, and any related experiences are all important factors to consider. Of course, the ideal method to ace the interview is to speak flawless Japanese the entire time!
Your accomplishments
The interviewers could also want to learn more about any accomplishments you highlighted in your application or during the interview. After that, you’ll be asked the following question:

• “Please tell us about anything you’ve accomplished. How did you achieve it?”
“Ima made no shigoto de tassei shita koto wo oshiete kudasai (Ima made no shigoto de tassei shita koto wo oshiete kudasai). Mata, sono purosesu wo oshiete kudasai” (今までの仕事で達成したことを教えて下さい。また、そのプロセスを教えて下さい/いままでのしごとで たっせいしたことをおしえてください。また、そのぷろせすをおしえてください).
This question refers to what you’ve accomplished so far, as well as the steps you took to get thereIt’s critical to have particular responses ready.. It’s very important to have prepared specific answers. You can, for example, discuss how you oversaw a team that met its sales goals – but you must also clarify what those goals were, how they were met, and the value of teamwork throughout the process.
The keyword to remember here is 達成 as you may also hear this word if the interviewer wants to ask about other kinds of achievements.

Be prepared to get personal.

Personal questions

The interviewer may finish with some questions that are a bit more general and personal, such as:
• “What are your thoughts about your career? What kind of work are you looking for?”
“kongo no kyaria wo dou kangaete imasu ka? Kongo dono youna pojishon de, dou itta shigoto ga shitaidesu ka” (今後のキャリアをどう考えていますか。今後どのようなポジションで、どういった仕事がしたいですか/こんごのきゃりあをどうかんがえていますか。こんご どのような ぽじしょんで、どういったしごとがしたいですか).
They’re asking you what you think about your career and what kind of job you’d like to have in this scenario. It’s preferable if you match your response to the requirements of the position you’ve applied for.
They could also like to know a little bit about your hobbies:

• “What is your favourite pastime?”
“shumi ha nan desu ka“ (趣味は何ですか/しゅみはなんですか).
You should be on the lookout for the word, and you can respond with anything pertinent about yourself and your interests..
posing questions to the interviewer

At the end of an interview, ask at least a couple of questions, such as why the position became empty, what kind of person would be effective in the work, and for additional information about the role. When asking any and all questions, you must ensure that you utilise polite terminology.

End the interview on a high note

When the interview is over, you must rise up again and sit next to your interviewer.ur chair and say a simple:
• “Thank you very much.”
“doumo arigatou gozaimashita” (どうもありがとうございました)
You then bow, walk to the door, turn around and say “失礼します /しつれいします” while bowing.After you’ve passed through the door, you should bow once more right before closing it.

Congratulations on making it in and out of the room without being seen, and on successfully completing a Japanese interview!Quick side note!

If you have Japanese language skills, and you Love Japan, nihongomax.com might have an amazing opportunity for you!

Check our jobs page on nihongomax.com to see what positions we’re currently hiring for!

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JLPT certificate offers various advantages, Like:
1. Recognition as Your Japanese Language Certification credibility
2. Preference in Jobs in Japanese MNCs
3. Japan schools Admission processing
4. Your acknowledgment as a Japanese language professional

Those who pass JLPT N1 receive 15 points, N2 receive 10 points under the government’s “Point-based Preferential Immigration Treatment System for Highly Skilled Foreign Professionals.”

Those with a total of 70 points or higher receive preferential treatment at immigration.

The JLPT has five levels: N1, N2, N3, N4, and N5. The easiest level is N5 and the most difficult level is N1.

N1 Most difficult to N5 Most easy … You can proceed from N5 to N4 then N3 and N2 and finally to N1. Usually, students go till N3 to N2 only and get jobs. N1 is done later in life to exhibit your extraordinary skills in Japanese language.

To get al the details about where do you stand if you clear a particular JLPT level, read the following JLPT details page.

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N4 and N5 are the levels of understanding of basic Japanese usually learned in an institute with the help of teachers and proper guidance material.

N3 and N2 levels need your time and effort but with the right guidance you can clear them as easily as you can N5 and N4.

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N1 and N2 are the levels that measure your Advanced Japanese understanding used in a broad range of scenes, business scences, Jobs, and actual everyday

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N3 is the middle level between N1/N2 and N4/N5.

Japanese language ability required for the JLPT is detailed in the link above, such as Reading and Listening.

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When you start living in Japan, it is not necessary that you are super expert in Japanese already. Rather everyone becomes good  with time living and conversing in Japanese language. By ordering food in Japan, Conversing with your neighbors, commuting in trains, shopping in Japan everyone who has just started living in Japan, starts speaking Japanese and starts liking it.
However, there are a few tips about Japanese fundamentals that come in handy when you are all set to work or study in Japan.

You’ve probably seen these kinds of ads before on the internet.
“Learn Japanese in an Hour!”
“Learn 5,000 Kanji in Two Days!”
“Speak Japanese in 10 min”
Everyone knows these promises are fake and they demand huge money after a short sample.
That’s because there’s no way to learn an entire language in a few days.

This article won’t try to sell you how to learn Japanese.

Instead, we provide you with a plan designed to help you learn Japanese very quickly.
But we can provide you with the suggestions and tools you need to become good at the Japanese language. The real point is your own efforts.
Let’s take a look at how to make this happen.

With hard work and daily practice, just about anybody can learn Japanese that’s usable and helpful in Japan’s daily life.
You can reach a high enough level to survive a stay in Japan. If you’re just learning for enjoyment, you can use this guide to fast-track yourself to mid-to high-beginner level.
Let’s get one thing clear: You won’t become fluent overnight. But you can absolutely learn what you need to get by all about what’s best for you.
We recommend you to follow this step by step one by one and as you complete each step, cross it off.
At the end of your deadline, you should be able to form those basic sentences and understand some Japanese that will be eventually useful for you once you step outside the airport in Japan.

Step-1. Set your deadline and schedule

It is explained at the end of about JLPT study page of nihongomax.com that what is the importance of making a schedule and how it can benefit your manifolds while learning the Japanese Language. However in case still you cannot set a precise timeline for yourself, the classes given are designed to fit a pace that the Japanese language learner is absolutely comfortable following without worrying about the pace and schedule.
If you really want to get a grip on basic Japanese in a short time, we suggest practicing Japanese and studying for 30 minutes a day at a minimum as taught in the basic chapters here.
nihongomax.com allows you to study wherever you are. Make use of that or replace your morning newspaper for a month with nihongomax.com, instead.

Step-2. Learn the Japanese Sentence Structure and particle use

A language isn’t just its vocabulary words or textbook full of common phrases. You absolutely should learn the basic phrases, especially if you’ll be visiting Japan with only a month to learn how to speak a new language.
But it’s also important to get a handle on grammar and sentence structure. This way, you’ll at least have a little bit of information memorized to help in a contextual situation where you’re not entirely sure what someone said or how to respond.
Japanese particles are words that come after modified nouns, adjectives, verbs, and phrases in Japanese.
These little words or sounds are an integral part of the Japanese sentence structure and indicate parts of speech, questions and exclamations, etc. Certain particles can also help show enthusiasm, cuteness, aggression, humor, etc.

Step-3. Learn only a few basic Grammar forms and vocabulary

Japanese grammar forms or “verb forms” are used to indicate various types of past, present, and future tenses. English also has verb forms, but English is significantly different than Japanese and you may take some time to get used to the Japanese verb forms.
The Japanese language has several verb-based tenses, including the plain, “te,” conditional, potential, and imperative forms. Whether you’re thinking for a trip or for your own enjoyment, having a core vocabulary will create a solid foundation that you can build your future. After all, you can’t learn grammar if you don’t know any words to string into sentences.
Stock up on important vocabulary words and travel phrases with initial 20 classes of N5.

Step-4. Talk and Listen to Native Japanese Speakers

No matter the language being learned, if you want to understand a new language, you can’t just study on paper. You’ll need to listen to native speakers.
You may think you have an idea of what Japanese sounds like, but you really don’t understand Japanese when you hear it from a Japanese person’s mouth.
That’s because it is crucial to listen and speak Japanese constantly to improve your fluency. Learning Japanese is like learning to drive a car: if you don’t actually drive a car and just keep learning it by reading books, can you drive it?
Communicate with native speakers when u land in Japan
To listen to and communicate with native Japanese speakers, try out some useful phrases for starters given in the first 5 classes of N5.

Step-5. Watch YouTube

If you don’t feel ready for one-on-one communication, you can still get some listening practice by watching YouTube, Japanese movies, television shows, and dramas as soon as possible. Some of my favorite channels are – Bananaman Conte, Kore tte ari des ka, and of course watch Nihongomax on YouTube.

Now you should feel confident about your future of Japanese language learning and career in it. Also when you land in Japan feel free to talk as the Japanese society is pretty cooperative in terms of communicating when you start trying to speak with them in Japanese.
Also, nihongomax.com is packed with awesome resources perfect for the beginner learner—all you need is to log in and view starting classes to get the idea.
All the Best

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Be it Online Japanese lessons or Be it Offline Japanese language courses.
Please find the JLPT level-wise structure as follows:

JLPT Stages

Japanese language Proficiency test JLPT has five levels. N5 is the easiest and N1 is the toughest. Keep reading to know your Ability from N5 to N1.

N5

(FUNDA) You are able to read, listen to and recognize each word given in JLPT N5 and the exam is easily cracked. You are able to frame basic sentences in Japanese language.
Hiragana, Katakana, and 110 Kanji are easily understood.
You can communicate on a fundamental level.
For Example:

• I go to the office every day at 8 am.
• Though I work with a travel company, I don’t like to visit overseas.
• Would you like to have dinner with me?
• I plan to travel to Japan next month.

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N4

(BASIC) This level is the continuation of N5. After cracking this level, you are able to read and understand passages on familiar daily topics which are written in basic vocabulary and KANJI.
You are also able to generally follow the contents of Japanese sentences, provided that they are spoken slowly. You can also communicate on a basic level.
For Example:

• Since we are new in Japan, we don’t know the traffic rules so we should take due care while roaming there.
• I will think about my future plans and dreams tonight.
• Are there any modifications in the MOM of today’s meeting?
• I think it is better to have one dish at a time with drinks.

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N3

(INTER) You are able to read and understand written materials with specific content concerning everyday topics. You are also able to read slightly difficult writings encountered in everyday situations. You can also understand the main points of the content if some alternative phrases are available to aid one’s understanding.
Clearing this level helps in getting a starting job in Japanese companies.
Most companies accept candidates who have cleared N3 level. Your ability to speak Japanese will be:
For Example:

• My Japanese language skills or intermediate to can I give interview in a Japanese company?
• I think we should leave this forest soon since it is getting dark.
• Human psychology doesn’t allow us to disdain someone for his mistakes.
• I would like to contribute to Japanese society as much as I have gathered from it.

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N2

(ADVANCE) After clearing N2 level, it enables You to be able to read material written on general topics and follow their narratives as well as understand the intent of the writers.
You are able to comprehend orally presented materials such as coherent conversations and news reports, spoken at nearly natural speed in everyday situations as well as in a variety of settings.
The communication level achieved after clearing N2 is sufficient enough for you to get a highly paid job in Japanese companies and in Japan.
For Example:

• The Japanese economy has revived a lot for its future since it lost the number second position to China.
• If you want a permanent job in Japan, look for something similar to part-time work. This will add to your experience.
• Magazines and Newspapers available on Japanese metro stations for free would require good Japanese to read them.
• I love marketing goods, so would like to apply for a Japanese company that solely trusts my skills and provide me with the same work profile.

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N1

(SUPER ADV) Once JLPT N1 level is cracked, You are able to read Japanese writings with logical complexity and/or abstract writings on a variety of topics, such as newspaper editorials and critiques, coherent conversations, news reports, and lectures, spoken at natural speed in a broad variety of settings, and you are also able to follow their ideas and comprehend both their structures and contents comprehensively.
You are also able to understand the details of the presented materials such as the relationships among the people involved the logical structures of the content and the essential points.
The communication ability achieved after clearing N1 level is sufficient for you to be able to get a highly paid job in in Japan.
For Example:

• A normal household account in Japan has Education expense as its biggest expense and salary income as its biggest income.
• Normally in Japan, you can find ladies wearing Yukata on different festival occasions like Hanami, Obon, Hanabi-taikai, or even on a western rock-concert event.
• These days Japanese people prefer Mobile apps for NEWS rather than the traditional Newspapers or Japanese TV to gather the modern Japanese and World NEWS.
• I prefer to work in the IT field since I have a long experience in the User interface, design, and other programming-related stuff.

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