Voice Translation in Work Meetings

Participate in Japanese work meetings with SayLy translating in real time.

Work meetings in Japan (会議, kaigi) follow specific customs and language that can feel intimidating even for intermediate speakers. There's a strong emphasis on reading the room, using the right level of politeness, and not interrupting the flow. If you're not fluent, SayLy's voice translation helps you participate fully — share your ideas, ask questions, and follow the discussion by speaking into your phone. You won't have to sit in silence while important decisions are made around you.

Participating

  • 一つ提案があるのですが。

    Hitotsu teian ga aru no desu ga.

    I have a suggestion.

  • この件について質問があります。

    Kono ken ni tsuite shitsumon ga arimasu.

    I have a question about this matter.

  • 賛成です。

    Sansei desu.

    I agree.

  • 少し違う考えがあるのですが。

    Sukoshi chigau kangae ga aru no desu ga.

    I have a slightly different idea.

  • 確認させてください。

    Kakunin sasete kudasai.

    Let me confirm.

Following Up

  • 議事録を共有していただけますか？

    Gijiroku wo kyouyuu shite itadakemasu ka?

    Could you share the meeting minutes?

  • 次のステップは何ですか？

    Tsugi no suteppu wa nan desu ka?

    What are the next steps?

  • 締め切りはいつですか？

    Shimekiri wa itsu desu ka?

    When is the deadline?

  • 私の担当はどの部分ですか？

    Watashi no tantou wa dono bubun desu ka?

    Which part am I responsible for?

Giving Updates

  • 進捗を報告させていただきます。

    Shinchoku wo houkoku sasete itadakimasu.

    Let me report on the progress.

  • 現在○○の段階です。

    Genzai ○○ no dankai desu.

    We're currently at the ○○ stage.

  • 予定通り進んでいます。

    Yotei doori susunde imasu.

    Things are proceeding as planned.

  • 少し遅れが出ていますが、対応中です。

    Sukoshi okure ga dete imasu ga, taiou chuu desu.

    There's a slight delay, but we're handling it.

  • 来週までに完了する予定です。

    Raishuu made ni kanryou suru yotei desu.

    We plan to complete it by next week.

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