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  1. The manager calls the office worker into a small meeting room to share some good news.

  2. Manager

    田中さん、今回の人事異動で課長に昇進することになりました。

    Tanaka-san, in this personnel change, you've been promoted to section chief.

  3. Office Worker

    え、本当ですか?ありがとうございます!

    Really? Thank you so much!

  4. Manager

    おめでとうございます。でも、これからは部下の指導もしなければなりませんよ。

    Congratulations. But from now on, you'll also have to guide your subordinates.

  5. Office Worker

    はい、頑張ります。具体的には何をしなければなりませんか?

    Yes, I'll do my best. What exactly will I need to do?

  6. Manager

    毎週の会議で進捗を報告しなければなりません。それから、部下の評価もしなければなりませんね。

    You'll have to report on progress at the weekly meeting. And you'll also need to evaluate your subordinates.

  7. Office Worker

    評価ですか…責任が重くなりますね。

    Evaluations, huh... the responsibility is getting heavier.

  8. Manager

    そうですね。だから、時間管理もしっかりしなければなりません。

    That's right. So you'll also need to manage your time carefully.

  9. Office Worker

    わかりました。まず、来週の報告書を早めに準備しなければなりませんね。

    I understand. First, I'll need to prepare next week's report early.

  10. Manager

    その通りです。分からないことがあれば、いつでも相談してくださいね。

    Exactly. If there's anything you don't understand, feel free to ask me anytime.

  11. Office Worker

    ありがとうございます。しっかり勉強しなければならないと思っています。

    Thank you. I really feel I need to study hard to keep up.

  12. Manager

    その気持ちがあれば大丈夫です。期待していますよ。

    With that attitude, you'll be fine. I'm counting on you.

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