Formal to Superior
Workplace · Reporting
もしよろしければ、今後の改善のためにご意見をいただけますでしょうか。 — If it's not too much trouble, could I have your feedback for future improvement? (Workplace · Reporting, Formal to Superior, JLPT N3)
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もしよろしければ、今後の改善のためにご意見をいただけますでしょうか。
もしよろしければ、こんごのかいぜんのためにごいけんをいただけますでしょうか。
If it's not too much trouble, could I have your feedback for future improvement?
Romaji: Moshi yoroshikereba, kongo no kaizen no tame ni go-iken wo itadakemasu deshō ka. / Reply Romaji: Mochiron desu, dewa...
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もちろんです、では…
もちろんです、では…
Of course, well then...
Gesture & etiquette
Have a notebook ready to record the feedback. Sit at an attentive angle toward the superior — not directly facing them in a confrontational stance. Nod and respond with 'なるほど' or 'ありがとうございます' between feedback points. Follow up with: 'ご指摘、ありがとうございました' (Thank you for the guidance).
Proactively seeking feedback signals a growth mindset — valued in Japanese workplaces. Frame it as being 'for future improvement' (今後の改善) rather than 'what did I do wrong?' — this keeps the conversation constructive. Listen to feedback without interrupting or defending; take notes to demonstrate respect.