Applications closedPractical Business Japanese Exercises Focusing on Synonymous Expressions
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In this lecture, you will engage in practical exercises focusing on the differentiation of synonymous expressions in business scenes. You will understand the subtle nuances and appropriate usage of synonyms and synonymous expressions, and learn how to use them correctly. Through exercises that simulate actual business situations, you will develop effective communication skills.

Lecturer
Hajime Tateishi/ Kobe College (Professor)

Graduated from the Faculty of Foreign Languages, Osaka University of Foreign Studies. Completed the master's and doctoral programs at the Graduate School of Foreign Languages, Kobe City University of Foreign Studies. Ph.D. in Literature.
Served as an associate professor at the Department of Literature, Kagoshima Prefectural Junior College, before assuming the position of associate professor and then professor at the Faculty of Literature, Kobe Women's University in 2011.
Has written numerous books, including "日本語の限定詞の機能" (Functions of Japanese Determiners), "名詞研究のこれまでとこれから" (Japanese Noun Studies: Past, Present, and Future), and "名詞類の文法" (Grammar of Noun Classes) as well as many articles, teaching materials, and research papers on Japanese synonyms and grammar. Has made many important contributions to Japanese language education.

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Lecture namePractical Business Japanese Exercises Focusing on Synonymous Expressions
Date and timeAugust 19, 2025 (Tuesday) , 02:50 PM (JST) 〜 August 19, 2025 (Tuesday) , 04:20 PM (JST)
Course name2025 Summer Business Japanese Special Courses
Lecturer Hajime Tateishi
Kobe College (Professor)
TargetInternational students or employees with Japanese proficiency equivalent to JLPT N2 or above.
* Non-Toyo University students can also take this course.
* Participation from abroad is highly welcomed.
Capacity1,000 participants per lecture (first-come-first-served basis)
Streaming service Zoom
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FeeFree
Application periodJuly 28, 2025 (Monday) , 12:00 AM (JST) ~ August 18, 2025 (Monday) , 11:59 PM (JST)
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  • Courses will be conducted entirely in Japanese.
  • You can freely choose to participate in only one course or multiple courses.
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