Three phrases that are often confused in Business English, explained with examples.

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According to, In Accordance with & Based on

今天我们学习最简单的中文表达！
见面说你好！（您好！）
分别说再见！（拜拜！）
客气说谢谢！（谢谢你/您）
回答说不谢！（不客气/不用谢）

零基础汉语---zero basic Chinese

第一课 lesson 1

みなさんは、日本語のオノマトペをいくつ知っていますか？
多くの学習者が日本語のオノマトペの多さに頭を抱えているのではないでしょうか。
今回は、アヤが好きなオノマトペを語ります。

How many Japanese onomatopoeias do you know?
We think that many Japanese learners may be overwhelmed by the number of onomatopoeias in Japanese.
This time, Aya talks about her favorite onomatopoeia.

オノマトペのクイズにチャレンジしたい方はこちらへ！！
https://www.italki.com/ja/creator_portfolio/10616017?tab=quiz

♤ キーワード 
・自覚する（じかくする：be aware ）
・感覚（かんかく：sensation）  
・感情に波がある（かんじょうになみがある：to have emotional ups and downs）
・上がる（あがる：get excited）
・伴う（ともなう：accompany） 
・即答（そくとう : instant reply ）

♧ 理解度チェッククイズ 
1.  アヤさんが好きなオノマトペは？
2.  それはどんなときに使う？

♢ 前回のクイズの答え 
1. フミさんが好きなコーヒーの味は？
→ 酸味が強くなくて、香りが高く、まろやかな味
2. フミさんとアヤさんの共通点は？
→ 味覚が鈍いところ

BGM special thanks：MusMus

アヤさんとフミさんの日本語雑談（Aya and Fumi’s Japanese Chit-Chat）

Episode 13：好きなオノマトペ

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日本人(にほんじん)は不幸(ふこう)？
Are the Japanese unhappy?
일본인은 불행하나?

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3 minutes EASY JAPANESE #1 日本人(にほんじん)は不幸(ふこう)？

Hi, everyone, Today I'm going to give you the best and the real life example answer to What are you weaknesses question?
Welcome to "Career Insights," the podcast where we explore essential career advice and strategies to help you succeed in the workplace. I'm your host, Anthony, and today we're diving into a common but tricky interview question: "What are your weaknesses?"

Understanding the Purpose
First, it's important to understand why interviewers ask this question. They want to see if you:
Have self-awareness: Can you identify areas where you need improvement?
Are honest and transparent: Are you willing to acknowledge your imperfections?
Are proactive about personal development: Do you take steps to address your weaknesses?
Choosing the Right Weakness
When selecting a weakness to discuss, consider the following:
Relevance: Choose a weakness that is relevant but not critical to the job you're applying for. For example, if you're applying for a financial analyst position, you might not want to highlight a weakness in attention to detail.
Authenticity: Be genuine. Interviewers can often tell if you're being insincere or giving a cliché answer.
Improvement: Select a weakness that you are actively working on improving. This shows initiative and a growth mindset.


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Best two answers to What are your weaknesses question?

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