How to Say ‘New employees’ in Japanese
新人の方
shinjin no kata
[sheen-jeen noh kah-tah]
🇯🇵 In Japan: [方] after a group like [新人] makes it more respectful and softer than just naming the group directly. In workplace talk, this is a common way to refer politely to people such as new employees, customers, or interviewees.
Phrase Breakdown
新人
shinjin
[sheen-jeen]
new employee; newcomer
Refers to a person who has newly joined the company.
新人の方にもわかりやすく説明します。
We explain things clearly even for new employees.
の
no
[noh]
of
A particle showing connection or possession between nouns.
新人の方にもわかりやすく説明します。
We explain things clearly even for new employees.
方
kata
[kah-tah]
person; polite way to refer to someone
A respectful word for 'person,' often used politely in business settings.
新人の方にもわかりやすく説明します。
We explain things clearly even for new employees.
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