Context-Specific Vocabulary Flashcards

A customer says 'お会計をお願いします' at a restaurant. What are they requesting?

Answer: The check/bill

'お会計' (okaikei) means 'the bill/check,' so this phrase is asking for the total to pay.

In a formal business email, which closing phrase is most appropriate?

Answer: よろしくお願いいたします

'よろしくお願いいたします' is the standard polite closing in business correspondence, expressing a request for continued goodwill.

A doctor says '副作用に気をつけてください' when prescribing medicine. What should the patient watch out for?

Answer: Side effects

'副作用' (fukusayō) specifically means 'side effects' of a medication.

At a hotel front desk, the staff says '只今満室でございます.' What does this mean?

Answer: There are no vacancies

'満室' (mansshitsu) means 'fully occupied rooms,' indicating the hotel is completely booked.

Which expression would a job applicant use when receiving a business card from an interviewer?

Answer: 頂戴いたします

'頂戴いたします' is the most humble (kenjōgo) form appropriate when an applicant receives something from a superior.

A train announcement says '間もなく発車いたします.' What should passengers do?

Answer: Board the train quickly

'間もなく発車' means 'departing shortly,' warning passengers the train will leave soon.

In a meeting, someone says '議題に戻りましょう.' What are they suggesting?

Answer: Return to the main topic

'議題' means 'agenda item/topic,' and '戻りましょう' means 'let's return,' so it's a call to refocus the discussion.