Japanese Business Glossary

重宝 (choho) is a Japanese term that translates to "treasure" or "valuable" in English. It is used to describe something that is highly valued, useful, or cherished. This term can be applied to both tangible items, like precious objects or valuable possessions, and intangible things, like useful information or valuable advice.

In business contexts, choho might be used to refer to a valuable employee, a helpful tool, or important information that significantly benefits the organization.

The term 付随 (fuzui) translates to "incidental" or "associated." In business and accounting contexts, it often refers to costs or activities that are supplementary or arise as a result of primary operations.

For example, in accounting, incidental costs like fees and transportation charges can be considered as 付随費用 (fuzui hiyou). These costs are additional expenses incurred during the procurement of fixed assets and are typically included in the acquisition cost of the asset.

Another context where fuzui is used is in the categorization of expenses for training and seminars. Costs that are incidental to training, such as travel and lodging expenses for attending a seminar, can be categorized under training expenses if they directly relate to the training activities.

復帰 (fukki) means "return" or "comeback" in Japanese. It is commonly used to describe someone returning to a previous position, activity, or state after being absent for a period.

For example, if an employee returns to work after a long absence due to illness, it is described as fukki. Similarly, a performer returning to the stage after retirement might also be referred to as fukki.

The term can be applied in various contexts, including professional, personal, and even political scenarios.

交際 (kosai) is a Japanese term that generally refers to socializing, associating, or interacting with others. It can encompass a range of activities and relationships, including friendship, interacting with friends, and engaging in social activities. Networking is also a part of kosai, involving building and maintaining professional or social connections. Additionally, it includes romantic relationships, dating, or being in a romantic relationship. In a business context, kosai often involves networking events, social gatherings, and other activities aimed at building and maintaining professional relationships.

弁解 (benkai) is a Japanese term that translates to "excuse" or "justification" in English. It refers to an explanation given to defend or justify one's actions, often used when someone is trying to avoid blame or criticism.

The phrase 課題 わかり やすく (kadai wakari yasuku) means "make the issue easy to understand" or "explain the problem clearly."

It's often used to emphasize the importance of presenting or explaining a task, issue, or problem in a straightforward and comprehensible manner.