Formal to Superior
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You
ご指摘ありがとうございます。確認いたします。
ごしてきありがとうございます。かくにんいたします。
Thank you for pointing that out. I will look into it.
Romaji: Go-shiteki arigatō gozaimasu. Kakunin itashimasu. / Reply Romaji: Yoroshiku onegaishimasu.
Reply
よろしくお願いします。
よろしくおねがいします。
Please do.
Gesture & etiquette
Bow slightly and maintain brief, respectful eye contact when the feedback is given; immediately write it in your notepad — this visible action signals commitment; keep your expression composed and open, never crossing arms or looking away defensively.
Responding to criticism with immediate gratitude rather than defensiveness is a hallmark of professional Japanese culture. Never argue or explain yourself at length when a superior raises an issue — accept it graciously. The key is visible follow-through: write the issue down immediately so the superior sees their concern has been registered.