Learn Japanese › Conversations › career

Salary Negotiation

13 phrases with native audio and pronunciation. Tap play to listen — everything on this page is free to read.

1. A meeting room after work hours. The office worker has requested a one-on-one to discuss salary.

2. Manager

   お疲れ様です。今日は昇給の件でお話があるそうですね。

   Good work today. I hear you wanted to talk about a salary increase.

3. Office Worker

   はい、お忙しいところすみません。今年は新規プロジェクトを担当したので、その成果についてお話ししたいです。

   Yes, sorry to take your time. Since I was in charge of a new project this year, I wanted to talk about the results.

4. Manager

   なるほど。具体的にはどのような成果がありましたか。

   I see. What kind of specific results did you achieve?

5. Office Worker

   売上が去年より20%増えたので、部署の目標を達成できました。

   Since sales increased 20% from last year, we were able to reach the department's goal.

6. Manager

   それは素晴らしい実績ですね。ただ、予算の関係もあるので、すぐには決められません。

   That's a wonderful achievement. However, since there are budget constraints too, I can't decide right away.

7. Office Worker

   承知しました。責任も増えたので、それも考慮していただけると嬉しいです。

   I understand. Since my responsibilities have also increased, I'd appreciate it if that could be taken into account too.

8. Manager

   そうですね、責任範囲が広がったのは事実なので、人事にも相談してみます。

   That's true—since your scope of responsibility has expanded, that's a fact, so I'll consult with HR too.

9. Office Worker

   ありがとうございます。希望としては月給5000円のアップを考えていますが、いかがでしょうか。

   Thank you. As for my hope, I was thinking of a 5,000 yen monthly raise—what do you think?

10. Manager

    予算がまだ確定していないので、来週までに結論をお伝えします。

    Since the budget hasn't been finalized yet, I'll let you know the conclusion by next week.

11. Office Worker

    分かりました。お忙しいところ時間を取っていただいたので、本当に感謝しています。

    Understood. Since you took time out of your busy schedule, I really appreciate it.

12. Manager

    いえいえ、こちらこそ良い機会になったので、しっかり検討させていただきます。

    Not at all—since this was a good opportunity for me too, I'll consider it carefully.

13. Office Worker

    よろしくお願いいたします。引き続き頑張りますので、結果を楽しみにしています。

    Thank you very much. Since I'll keep doing my best, I'm looking forward to the result.