1. Q: どの国から来ましたか?

Romaji: Dono kuni kara kimashita ka?

English: Which country are you from?

Answer: I’m from the Philippines

Romaji: Watashi wa Firipinkara kimashita

2.Q: 日本でどのような仕事を探していますか?
Romaji: Nihon de dono you na shigoto o sagashiteimasu ka?
English: What kind of job are you looking for in Japan?

Answer: I’m applying as a farmer

Romaji: Nōka to shite ōbo shimasu

3.Q: あなたは日本語を話せますか?
Romaji: Anata wa nihongo o hanasemasu ka?
English: Can you speak Japanese ?

Answer: I can speak a little Japanese

Romaji: Watashi wa sukoshi nihongo o hanasemasu

4. Q: あなたのビザの種類は何ですか?
Romaji: Anata no biza no shurui wa nan desu ka?
English: What type of visa do you have?

Answer: Single Skilled Worker Visa

Romaji:

5. Q: 日本で働いた経験はありますか?
Romaji: Nihon de hataraita keiken wa arimasu ka?
English: Do you have any work experience in Japan?

Answer: No
Romaji: iie, keiken ga arimasen,

6. Q: このポジションに応募した理由は何ですか?
Romaji: Kono pojishon ni oubo shita riyuu wa nan desu ka?
English: Why did you apply for this position?
Answer: To hone my skills
Romaji: Sukiru o migaku tame ni

7. Q: 日本でどのくらい働きたいですか?
Romaji: Nihon de dono kurai hatarakitai desu ka?
English: How long do you want to work in Japan?

Answer: Five years and more

Romaji: go-Nen ijō

8. Q: 日本語の履歴書を作成しましたか?
Romaji: Nihongo no rirekisho o sakusei shimashita ka?
English: Have you prepared a Japanese resume?

Answer: I only have an English resume prepared.

Romaji: Eigo no rirekisho shika yōi shite imasen.

9. Q: 日本の文化にどのように適応しますか?
Romaji: Nihon no bunka ni dono you ni tekiou shimasu ka?
English: How will you adapt to Japanese culture?

Answer: I’ll learn about etiquette, language and culture.

Romaji: Echiketto, gengo, bunka ni tsuite manabimasu.

10.Q: 会社の福利厚生について何か質問がありますか?
Romaji: Kaisha no fukuri kousei ni tsuite nanika shitsumon ga arimasu ka?
English: Do you have any questions about the company's benefits?

Answer: No, I have no question.

Romaji: Īe, shitsumon wa arimasen.

11. Q: あなたの強みと弱みは何ですか?
Romaji: Anata no tsuyomi to yowami wa nan desu ka?
English: What are your strengths and weaknesses?

Answer: My strength is my family and I do not see any weaknesses in myself.

Romaji: Watashi no tsuyomi wa kazokudeari, jibun jishin ni jakuten wa nai to omoimasu.

12.Q:どの言語で仕事をするのが得意ですか?
Romaji: Dono gengo de shigoto o suru no ga tokui desu ka?
English: Which language are you most comfortable working in?
Answer: English
Romaji: Eigo

13. Q: この仕事でどんなスキルを提供できますか?
Romaji: Kono shigoto de donna sukiru o teikyou dekimasu ka?
English: What skills can you offer for this job?

Answer: I can contribute physical stamina, adaptability and management skills

Romaji: Tairyoku, tekiō-ryoku, manejimento nōryoku o hakki dekiru

14.Q: チームで働くことは得意ですか?
Romaji: Chilmu de hataraku koto wa tokui desu ka?
English: Are you good at working in a team?

Answer: Yes, I am.

Romaji: Hai,-sōdesu.

15. Q: 日本での生活に何を期待していますか?
Romaji: Nihon de no seikatsu ni nani o kitai shiteimasu ka?
English: What do you expect from life in Japan?

Answer: Work culture, food and cost of living.

Romaji: Shokuba bunka, shokuji, seikatsu-hi.

16.Q: あなたの専門分野は何ですか?
Romaji: Anata no senmon bunya wa nan desu ka?
English: What is your field of expertise?

Answer: Problem solving and management skills.

Romaji: Mondaikaiketsunōryoku to kanri nōryoku.

17.Q: 残業やシフト勤務は可能ですか?
Romaji: Zangyou ya shifuto kinmu wa kanou desu ka?
English: Are you able to work overtime or in shifts?

Answer: Yes
Romaji: Hai

18.Q: 日本でどこに住む予定ですか?
Romaji: Nihon de doko ni sumu yotei desu ka?
English: Where do you plan to live in Japan?
Answer: In the same area as my workplace.
Romaji: Shokuba to onaji eria

19.Q: 前職ではどのような責任を負っていましたか?
Romaji: Zenshoku de wa dono you na sekinin o otte imashita ka?
English: What responsibilities did you have in your previous job?

Answer: Provides customer service, problem solving and improving customer

experience and satisfaction.
Romaji: Kokyaku sābisu, mondaikaiketsu, kokyaku taiken to manzoku-do no kōjō o teikyō
shimasu.

20.Q: 日本のビジネスマナーに慣れていますか?
Romaji: Nihon no bijinesu mana ni nareteimasu ka?
English: Are you familiar with Japanese business etiquette?

Answer: I have basic knowledge.

Romaji: Kihon-tekina chishiki ga arimasu.

21.Q: あなたの短期目標と長期目標は何ですか?
Romaji: Anata no tanki mokuhyou to chouki mokuhyou wa nan desu ka?
English: What are your short-term and long-term goals?

Answer: My short term goal is to land a job in the farming industry. My long term goal
is to fully learn about the Japanese language and culture so I can work better in the
same company and work longer.
Romaji: Watashi no tanki-tekina mokuhyō wa, nōgyō ni shuushoku suru koto desu. Chōki-
tekina mokuhyō wa, nihongo to bunka o tetteiteki ni manabi, sono tame ni kono kaisha de
motto nagaku hataraku kotodesu.

22.Q: 仕事の環境にどんな条件を望んでいますか?
Romaji: Shigoto no kankyou ni donna jouken o nozondeimasu ka?
English: What kind of conditions do you expect in your work environment?

Answer: An organized and sanitized workplace where everyone focuses on achieving

the goal.
Romaji: Zen’in ga mokuhyō tassei ni shūchū dekiru, seisei de seiketsuna shokuba.

23.Q: この仕事に関連する資格や証明書はありますか?
Romaji: Kono shigoto ni kanrensuru shikaku ya shoumeisho wa arimasu ka?
English: Do you have any qualifications or certifications relevant to this job?
Answer: Yes. JLPT certification.
Romaji: Hai. JLPT no shoumeisho ga arimasu

24.Q: 日本での仕事のチャンスについてどう思いますか?
Romaji: Nihon de no shigoto no chansu ni tsuite dou omoimasu ka?
English: What do you think about job opportunities in Japan?
Answer: I think job opportunities in Japan provide stability and competitive salary
considering its booming economy.
Romaji: Nihon no kōkeiki o kangaeru to, Nihon de no shūshoku kikai wa antei-sei to kyōsō-
ryoku no aru kyūyo o teikyō shite iru to omoimasu.

25. Q: 日本に来る前に、 どのように準備をしましたか?

Romaji: Nihon ni kuru mae ni, dono you ni junbi o shimashita ka?
English: How did you prepare before coming to Japan?

Answer: I’ve studied Japanese language proficiency and life and culture in Japan.
Romaji: Watashi wa nihongo nōryoku to Nihon no seikatsu to bunka o benkyō shimashita.

26.Q: どのようなスキルを磨きたいですか?
Romaji: Dono you na sukiru o migakitai desu ka?
English: What skills do you want to develop?

Answer: Farming skills.

Romaji: Nōgyō sukiru.

27.Q: あなたのキャリアの中で最も誇りに思うことは何ですか?
Romaji: Anata no kyaria no naka de mottomo hokori ni omou koto wa nan desu ka?
English: What are you most proud of in your career?

Answer: My loyalty and integrity when it comes to work.

Romaji: Shigoto ni kanshite wa chūsei kokoro to seijitsu-sa o mochimasu.

28.Q: この会社でどんな貢献ができますか?
Romaji: Kono kaisha de donna kouken ga dekimasu ka?
English: How can you contribute to this company?

Answer: I’m a very hardworking person. I’ll make sure to utilize and exhaust all skills
I have to provide the quality of work needed.
Romaji: Watashi wa totemo kinben'na ningendesu. Hitsuyōna shigoto no shitsu o teikyō
suru tame ni, jibun no motsu subete no sukiru o katsuyō shi, tsukusu yō kokorogakemasu.
29.Q: 日本での仕事文化にどのように適応する予定ですか?
Romaji: Nihon de no shigoto bunka ni dono you ni tekiou suru yotei desu ka?
English: How do you plan to adapt to Japan's work culture?

Answer: By learning about Japan’s work culture and applying them while working.
Romaji: Nihon no rōdō bunka o manabi, sore o shigoto ni ōyō suru kotodesu.

30.Q: 日本で働くことで最も楽しみにしていることは何ですか?
Romaji: Nihon de hataraku koto de mottomo tanoshimi ni shiteiru koto wa nan desu ka?
English: What are you most looking forward to about working in Japan?

Answer: Learning about its people, values and culture.

Romaji: Hito, Kachikan, bunka ni tsuite manabu.

31.Q: 将来、 どんなポジションに就きたいですか?

Romaji: Shourai, donna pojishon ni tsukitai desu ka?
English: What position do you want to achieve in the future?

Answer: I want to lead and teach all of my learnings to newcomers in the future.
Romaji: Shōrai wa watashi ga mananda koto o subete shinjin ni tsutae, shidō shite ikitai to
omotte imasu.

32.Q: 日本語のレベルをどうやって向上させますか?
Romaji: Nihongo no reberu o douyatte koujou sasemasu ka?
English: How do you plan to improve your Japanese language skills?

Answer: I am currently watching Japanese movies and learning the language on my

free time.
Romaji: Watashi wa genzai, aki jikan ni Nihon no eiga o mi tari, nihongo o benkyō shi tari
shite imasu.

33.Q: あなたはどのようにストレスを管理しますか?
Romaji: Anata wa dono you ni sutoresu o kanri shimasu ka?
English: How do you manage stress?

Answer: I spend my rest days hanging out with coworkers and friends.
Romaji: Yasumi no hi wa dōryō ya tomodachi to asonde sugoshimasu.

34.Q: あなたのビジネスマインドセットはどのようなものですか?
Romaji: Anata no bijinesu maindosetto wa dono you na mono desu ka?
English: What is your business mindset like?
Answer: Determination, effort and self-reflection will lead me to success.
Romaji: Ketsui, doryoku, soshite naisei ga watashi o seikō ni michibikimasu.

35. Q: 日本で働くことに関して、何か不安はありますか?
Romaji: Nihon de hataraku koto ni kanshite, nanika fuan wa arimasu ka?
English: Do you have any concerns about working in Japan?

Answer: No.
Romaji: Īe

36. Q: 外国人社員としての経験はありますか?
Romaji: Gaikokujin shain toshite no keiken wa arimasu ka?
English: Do you have experience as a foreign employee?

Answer: No.
Romaji: Īe

37.Q: 海外での仕事にどのように対応しますか?
Romaji: Kaigai de no shigoto ni dono you ni taiou shimasu ka?
English: How do you handle working overseas?

Answer: Spending time with my coworkers and calling my family during my free-time.
Romaji: Jiyū jikan ni wa dōryō to jikan o sugoshi tari, kazoku ni denwa shi tari shimasu.

38.Q: 今のところ、日本でどんなサポートが必要ですか?
Romaji: Ima no tokoro, nihon de donna sapōto ga hitsuyou desu ka?
English: What kind of support do you currently need in Japan?

Answer: Financial and health related support.

Romaji: Keizai oyobi kenkō ni kansuru sapōto.

39.Q: あなたの仕事に対する情熱は何ですか?
Romaji: Anata no shigoto ni taisuru jounetsu wa nan desu ka?
English: What is your passion in your work?

Answer: I always get excited while working. I see my purpose while working.
Romaji: Shigoto-chū wa itsumo wakuwaku shimasu. Shigoto-chū ni jibun no mokuteki ga
wakarimasu

40.Q: 日本の法律や規則について、 どの程度理解していますか?

Romaji: Nihon no houritsu ya kisoku ni tsuite, dono teido rikai shiteimasu ka?
English: How well do you understand Japan's laws and regulations?
Answer: I have basic knowledge.
Romaji: Kihon-tekina chishiki wa arimasu.

41.Q: 日本の技術やテクノロジーに興味がありますか?
Romaji: Nihon no gijutsu ya tekunorojii ni kyoumi ga arimasu ka?
English: Are you interested in Japanese technology and innovation?

Answer: Yes.
Romaji: Hai

42.Q: チームでの仕事と個別の仕事、 どちらが得意ですか?

Romaji: Chiimu de no shigoto to kobetsu no shigoto, dochira ga tokui desu ka?
English: Are you better at team work or individual tasks?

Answer: Team work.

Romaji: Yasumi no hi wa ryō ya tomodachi to asonde sugoshimasu.

43. Q: 何か苦手な分野はありますか?
Romaji: Nanika nigate na bunya wa arimasu ka?
English: Are there any areas you're not confident in?

Answer: Right now, it is speaking in Japanese but I know I can improve.

Romaji: Ima wa nihongo de hanashite imasuga, motto jōtatsu dekiru to omoimasu.

44. Q: 日本で働くことの最大の挑戦は何だと思いますか?
Romaji: Nihon de hataraku koto no saidai no chousen wa nan da to omoimasu ka?
English: What do you think will be the biggest challenge working in Japan?

Answer: The language and culture at first but I can adapt and learn more about them.
Romaji: Saisho wa gengo to bunkadeshitaga, tekiō shite sarani manabu koto ga
dekimasu.

45.Q: 海外の仕事と日本の仕事の違いについてどう感じますか?
Romaji: Kaigai no shigoto to nihon no shigoto no chigai ni tsuite dou kanjimasu ka?
English: How do you feel about the differences between working abroad and in Japan?

Answer: I’ve always been curious about the unique work culture that Japan has and
it makes me more excited to work.
Romaji: Watashi wa itsumo Nihon no dokutokuna rōdō bunka ni kyōmi ga ari, hataraku
koto ga sarani tanoshimi ni narimasu.

46. Q: 日本語の面接に自信がありますか?
Romaji: Nihongo no mensetsu ni jishin ga arimasu ka?
English: Do you feel confident in a Japanese interview?

Answer: Yes.
Romaji: Hai

47.Q: 日本での仕事の報酬や給与について何か質問はありますか?
Romaji: Nihon de no shigoto no houshuu ya kyuuyo ni tsuite nanika shitsumon wa arimasu
ka?
English: Do you have any questions about compensation or salary for your work in Japan?

Answer: No.
Romaji: Īe

48. Q: 日本語のビジネス会話にどのくらい慣れていますか?
Romaji: Nihongo no bijinesu kaiwa ni dono kurai nareteimasu ka?
English: How comfortable are you with business conversations in Japanese?

Answer: Now that I’m not yet fluent, I am not that confident but once I learned and
adapt, I’m confident that I can and I will.
Romaji: Ima wa mada ryūchōde wanainode, sorehodo jishin wa arimasenga, ichido
manande tekiō sureba, dekirushi,-sō surudarou to jishin o motte imasu.

49. Q: この会社でキャリアをどのように発展させたいですか?
Romaji: Kono kaisha de kyaria o dono you ni hatten sasetai desu ka?
English: How do you want to develop your career at this company?

Answer: By working harder and adapting.

Romaji: Motto doryoku shite tekiō suru koto ni yotte.

50. Q: 最後に、何か他に言いたいことがありますか?
Romaji: Saigo ni, nanika hokani iitai koto ga arimasu ka?
English: Finally, is there anything else you'd like to add?
Answer: I want to tell you that I appreciate your interview style and thank you for
giving me the opportunity to be here. Giving me this opportunity will never be a
wasted time.
Romaji: Anata no intabyūsutairu ni kansha shite ori, koko ni kuru kikai o ataete kurete
arigatō to iitaidesu. Ko no yōna kikai o ataete itadaita koto wa kesshite mudana jikande
wa arimasen.