- Senior/older = me-u'e (目上)
- Junior/younger = me-shita (目下)
- Older/more experienced = sempai (先輩)
- Younger/less experienced = koohai (後輩)
- Thoughtful attention = kikubari (気配り)
- flattery = oseji (お世辞)
- respectful language = keego(敬語)
- Talk behind someone's back = kage-guchi (陰口)
- It's important in Japan = nihon de wa juugo des (日本では重要です)
- Seniority system = nenkoo joretsu (年功序列)
- Name cards = meeshi
- Educational background = gakureki (学歴)
- Personal connection = kone (コネ)
- Social obligation = giri (義理)
- Warmth kindness = ninjoo (人情)
- Gut feeling = kan (勘)
- Art of non-verbal understanding = haragee (腹芸)
- Pride/face = memboku (面目)
- Shame(ful) = haji (恥)
- Unity/harmony = wa (和)
- Clique/faction = habatsu (派閥)
- Appearance' sake = mi'e (見栄)
- Patience = gaman (我慢)
- Modesty = kenson (謙遜)
- Reserve/restraint = enryo (遠慮)
- (social) reputation = sekentee (世間体)
- Complain (to fish for sympathy) = guchi (グチ)
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Manners & customs (reegi to shuukan) #Part 2
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