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Video Call

Master the Japanese you need for Video Call in natural keigo. Scene-by-scene flow · NG examples · politeness levels · 9-language parallel translations

Synergia Editorial Team

This page helps foreign residents and long-term visitors handle "Video Call" with daily Japanese phrases for living in Japan, practical examples, and common mistakes to avoid.

What this page helps you say in Japan

This page focuses on Video Call and teaches useful Japanese phrases for daily life in Japan, including natural replies, polite alternatives, and practical wording for foreigners living in Japan.

What You'll Learn on This Page

Connection confirmation greeting
Audio/video troubleshooting
Cutting out statements and questions
Request screen sharing
Greetings at the end

Practice Phrases (10 Total)

音声は聞こえていますでしょうか

おんせいはきこえていますでしょうか

Can you hear my voice?

POINTRoutine confirmation immediately after the meeting starts

映像が少し乱れているようです

えいぞうがすこしみだれているようです

The video seems a bit unstable.

POINTsoft indication of trouble

ミュートになっていらっしゃるようです

It seems you're muted.

POINTPolitely point out points to others

少々お待ちください。接続を確認します

しょうしょうおまちください。せつぞくをかくにんします

Please wait a moment. I'll check the connection.

POINTWhat to do in case of trouble

一度再接続してみます

いちどさいせつぞくしてみます

I'll try reconnecting once.

POINTExiting Zoom → When re-entering

画面を共有させていただきます

がめんをきょうゆうさせていただきます

I'll share my screen.

POINTPreface to presentation of materials

〇〇さん、見えていますでしょうか

〇〇さん、みえていますでしょうか

〇〇-san, can you see it?

POINTConfirm screen sharing

質問させていただいてもよろしいでしょうか

しつもんさせていただいてもよろしいでしょうか

May I ask a question?

POINTCarefully asking for permission before speaking

本日はお時間をいただきありがとうございました

ほんじつはおじかんをいただきありがとうございました

Thank you for your time today.

POINTGreetings at the end of the meeting

録画の共有もよろしいでしょうか

ろくがのきょうゆうもよろしいでしょうか

Is it OK to share the recording too?

POINTPrior permission required

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is it necessary to turn on the screen at business meetings in Japan?

A. Depends on the other party. There is a growing culture where it is recommended to turn on for first meetings and business negotiations, but it is OK to turn off for regular company meetings. It is safe to check in advance.

Q. Can I use a virtual background?

A. It's OK for casual office situations, but for formal business negotiations, a simple real background or blur is safe. Avoid flashy backgrounds.

Q. What is the etiquette for dealing with connection problems?

A. Immediately share in the chat, ``I'll re-enter the room due to a poor connection.'' If the event lasts for a long time, contact the organizer and use the phone as well.

Q. Do I need permission to record a meeting?

A. Legal and cultural reasons require prior permission. Be sure to ask at the beginning, "Is it okay if I record today's content?"

Q. What to do when Japanese is difficult?

A. It's good etiquette to say things like, "I'm sorry, but could I ask you again?" or "Is it okay if I explain it to you in English?" in a frank manner.

Video Call

What this page helps you say in Japan

What You'll Learn on This Page

Practice Phrases (10 Total)

Frequently Asked Questions

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