Polite to Colleague
Workplace · Meeting
You
本日の担当者と作業内容を確認させてください。〇〇さんが〇〇を担当ということでよろしいですか？
ほんじつのたんとうしゃとさぎょうないようをかくにんさせてください。〇〇さんが〇〇をたんとうということでよろしいですか？
Let me confirm today's assignments. Is it correct that [Name] is handling [Task]?
Romaji: Honjitsu no tantousha to sagyou naiyou wo kakunin sasete kudasai. Maru-maru-san ga maru-maru wo tantou to iu koto de yoroshii desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, sono toori desu.
Reply
はい、その通りです。
はい、そのとおりです。
Yes, that's correct.
Gesture & etiquette
Go around the table to confirm each person's assignment, making eye contact with each individual as you name them. A slight bow of acknowledgment after each confirmation signals you've captured their responsibility accurately.
Verbalizing action items at the end of a meeting is an essential step in Japanese business — written minutes alone are not enough. Confirming aloud: 'Person X is responsible for Task Y by Date Z' creates a public commitment and reduces ambiguity. Follow up with written minutes immediately after.