How to Say ‘Interview’ in Japanese
面接
mensetsu
[men-seht-soo]
💬 Usage Tip: [面接] is used for job interviews, school interviews, etc. You’ll often hear [面接官] (interviewer) too.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Interview language tends to be extra polite; even simple nouns like [面接] often appear with [です]/[になります] to soften statements.
Phrase Breakdown
面接
mensetsu
[men-seht-soo]
interview
A job interview. In caregiver hiring, it can include questions about experience, communication, safety, and teamwork.
面接で介護の経験を聞かれました。
In the interview, I was asked about my caregiving experience.
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