Learning Japanese Through JLPT N4 Reading: Understanding a Simple Job Advertisement
The JLPT N4 is a common goal for many beginners learning Japanese. It focuses on basic communication and understanding simple texts, making it the perfect starting point! This article will guide you through understanding a typical Japanese job advertisement – a really useful skill for everyday life in Japan.
What You’ll Learn
- Key Japanese phrases used in job ads
- Common vocabulary related to work and employment
- How to identify important information from a short text
- Strategies for tackling N4 reading questions
The Job Advertisement (Japanese & Romaji)
株式会社サクセスパートナーズ
求人情報
私たちは、お客様のビジネスを成功に導くためのパートナーです。一緒に成長できる人材をお探ししています。
募集職種: 営業アシスタント
仕事内容:
- お客様への電話対応 (1日あたり 30 分程度)
- 資料作成のお手伝い
- 会議の準備
応募資格:
- 日本語能力試験 N4以上が望ましい
- 基本的なPCスキル
- コミュニケーション能力
勤務時間: 9:00 – 18:00 (休憩時間 60 分)
給与: 月額 25万円～ （経験・能力により変動）
勤務地: 東京都渋谷区
応募方法: 履歴書と職務経歴書をご提出ください。詳細は、[ホームページ](Read More
(Note: “株式会社” – Kabushiki Gaisha – means “Limited Company”. This is a common business structure.)
Translation & Breakdown (English)
Success Partners Co., Ltd.
Job Information
We are partners who lead your business to success. We’re looking for talented people who can grow with us.
Position Being Hired: Sales Assistant
Job Responsibilities:
- Handling telephone calls to customers (approximately 30 minutes per day)
- Assisting in document creation
- Preparing for meetings
Qualifications:
- JLPT N4 or higher is desirable
- Basic PC skills
- Communication skills
Working Hours: 9:00 – 18:00 (60 minute break)
Salary: Approximately ¥250,000 per month – varies with experience and ability.
Location of Work: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
How to Apply: Please submit your resume (履歴書 – rikisho) and curriculum vitae (職務経歴書 – shokumu keireki sho).
(More on resumes/CVs in a later lesson!)
Useful Japanese Phrases
- 求人情報 (Kyuunin Jouhou) – Job Information
- 募集職種 (Bousai Shokujoo) – Position Being Hired
- 仕事内容 (Shigoto Naiyou) – Job Responsibilities
- 応募資格 (Ondo Shikaku) – Qualifications
- 勤務時間 (勤務時間 -勤務ちかん) – Working Hours
- 給与 (Kyuuyo) – Salary
- 履歴書 (Rirekisho) – Resume
- 職務経歴書 (Shokumu Keireki Sho) – Curriculum Vitae
Common Mistakes & Corrections
- Incorrect: “これ仕事です” (“Kore shigoto desu”) – Literally “This is a job.” (Too vague. Japanese prefers more specific phrasing.)
- Correct: “募集職種は営業アシスタントです。” (“Bousai Shokujoo wa eiyou ashisutanto desu.”) – “The position being hired is a Sales Assistant.”
- Common Confusion: Japanese uses “～程度” ( ~teido) to indicate degree or amount. “1日あたり 30 分程度” – “Approximately 30 minutes per day.” Learning how to use this is crucial.
Practice & Next Steps
Try reading similar job advertisements in Japanese and focusing on understanding the key details – what’s being asked for? Don’t worry about understanding every word at first; focus on getting the gist of the information. Use a dictionary (online or physical) to look up unfamiliar words, but prioritize understanding the overall meaning.
Good luck with your Japanese studies!
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