Polite to Superior
Workplace · Reporting
競合他社の動向についてまとめましたので、ご報告させていただきます。 — I've put together our competitive analysis. Allow me to report on it. (Workplace · Reporting, Polite to Superior, JLPT N3)
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競合他社の動向についてまとめましたので、ご報告させていただきます。
きょうごうたしゃのどうこうについてまとめましたので、ごほうこくさせていただきます。
I've put together our competitive analysis. Allow me to report on it.
Romaji: Kyougou tasha no doukou ni tsuite matomemashita node, gohoukoku sasete itadakimasu. / Reply Romaji: Aa, ii ne. Yousho dake kikitai.
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ああ、いいね。要所だけ聞きたい。
ああ、いいね。ようしょだけききたい。
Ah, good. I just want to hear the key points.
Gesture & etiquette
Stand at superior's desk or in a meeting room with the report visible. Open posture with the document in front. If presenting verbally, structure with 'first, the market shift,' 'second, their pricing change,' 'third, our recommendation.' Pause for questions between sections.
Competitive intelligence reports require careful framing in Japan — direct attacks on rival companies are considered crass. 'Doukou' (movement/trend) is the neutral term for tracking competitors, more dignified than 'monitoring.' Lead with facts and observable strategy, save interpretation for after. Always offer both an executive summary ('youshi') and detailed data so the listener can choose depth.