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arrive. Yes, “on time” is late in Japan. Be sure to adjust your schedule
accordingly, since being late in Japan for business-related meetings is a sure-fire
way to lose your credibility. Once a deadline is set, failing to make it is out of the
question. If you are likely to be late, inform all involved as soon as possible.
Short notice is not welcome, but definitely better than last-minute surprises or no
notice at all.
It is sometimes difficult to determine a finish time, due to the consensus-

based decision making process in Japan. Be sure to factor this in and add more
time (perhaps a month or a few weeks) to make sure the project is finished on
schedule.

PATTERN PRACTICE 1

Cue: Kyō wa Getsu-yōbi desu ne?

Today is Monday, right?
Response: Iya, Ka-yōbi ja nai desu ka.

No, isn’t it Tuesday?
Cue: Kyō wa Moku-yōbi desu ne?

Today is Thursday, right?
Response: Iya, Kin-yōbi ja nai desu ka.

No, isn’t it Friday?

Repeat the drill using the following:
1. Kyō wa Nichi-yōbi desu ne.
2. Kyō wa Do-yōbi desu ne.

3. Kyō wa Ka-yōbi desu ne.
4. Kyō wa Kin-yōbi desu ne.
5. Kyō wa Sui-yōbi desu ne.

PATTERN PRACTICE 2

Cue: Yoyaku wa, go-ji desu ne?
The reservation is at five, right?

Response: Yoyaku desu ka. Iya roku-ji desu yo.
Reservation? No, it’s at six.

Cue: Kaigi wa yo-ji jup-pun desu ne?
The meeting is at 4:10, right?