How to Say ‘Interview’ in Japanese
面接
mensetsu
[men-setsu]
💬 Usage Tip: [面接] is “job interview.” You’ll often hear [面接官] (interviewer) too.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese interviews tend to be more formal than in many countries: careful greetings, posture, and polite language matter a lot.
Phrase Breakdown
面接
mensetsu
[men-setsu]
interview
A job interview. In caregiving hiring, you may be asked about past work, skills, and your attitude toward residents.
介護の面接では、経験や働ける時間を聞かれることが多いです。
In caregiving interviews, you are often asked about your experience and the hours you can work.
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