The Japanese NO
By Ulrike Fröhlich
Categories: English
About Course
In this free lesson, Yuki and Uli take you behind the scenes of Japanese business communication. You’ll learn how Japanese professionals express disagreement without saying “no,” why indirect phrasing is essential for maintaining harmony, and how these subtle signals influence meetings and decision-making.
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This full conversation offers practical examples, real phrases, and cultural context to help you understand what is really being said — even when everything sounds polite and positive.
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If you want to go deeper, check out the upcoming micro-learning module and interactive Rise version.
Course Content
Japanese Communication Insights
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Understanding the Japanese “No” — Full Conversation with Yuki & Uli
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Student Ratings & Reviews
It has always been a puzzle to me to understand the Japanese "No" - thanks for the tips! And I really enjoyed the dialogue format.
Very enjoyable and to the point!
Very interesting video — easy to follow thanks to the dialogue format. It offers a lot of valuable insights into Japanese communication. Well done!