How to Say ‘We're recruiting.’ in Japanese
募集しています。
boshuu shi te i masu
[boh-SHOO shee teh ee mahs]
💬 Usage Tip: The 〜ています ending means something is ongoing right now, like English "-ing". Compare 応募しています "I'm applying".
Phrase Breakdown
募集
boshuu
[boh-SHOO]
recruitment; hiring
Noun for seeking applicants; with する it means 'to recruit'.
新しい社員を募集します。
We will recruit new employees.
し
shi
[shee]
do
し is the stem of する, meaning to do.
予約しします。
I do the reservation.
て
te
[teh]
te-form ending
This て makes the phrase a gentle request or friendly instruction: please take care.
てはお気をつけての終わりです。
て is the ending of お気をつけて.
い
i
[ee]
to be; ongoing state
Part of the pattern expressing a current included state.
税金もい入っています。
Tax is also included.
ます
masu
[mahs]
polite verb ending
A standard polite ending added to verbs, often used in customer service and formal speech.
予約を確認し ます。
I will confirm the reservation.
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