貴社
kisha
The Japanese phrase for "your company" is 貴社 (kisha).
Both 貴社 and 御社 are used to refer to the organization that the person you are speaking to works for in a formal context.
Which one should you use?
貴社 is used in written correspondence, while 御社 is the standard polite form used in spoken conversation.
How do you pronounce it?
kisha
Did you know?
- The kanji 貴 in 貴社 is the same character used in the word for 'noble' or 'precious', effectively treating the client's company as a person of higher social rank.
- The distinction between written 貴社 and spoken 御社 is so strict that using the written form in speech is often viewed as a sign that the speaker is not naturally fluent in business etiquette.
- If you are writing an email to a person but want to refer to their company, using 貴社 is much safer than using the company's actual name followed by 'san'.
Examples in context
- 貴社の製品に興味があります。Kisha no seihin ni kyoumi ga arimasu.I am interested in your company's products.
- 貴社の理念に共感しました。Kisha no rinen ni kyoukan shimashita.I resonated with your company's philosophy.
- 貴社での仕事について教えてください。Kisha de no shigoto ni tsuite oshiete kudasai.Please tell me about the work at your company.
Example conversation
Misaki is interviewing with Ren at his office.
- 美咲 Misaki貴社の理念に深く共感いたしました。Kisha no rinen ni fukaku kyoukan itashimashita.I deeply empathize with your company's philosophy.
- 蓮 Renそう言っていただけて嬉しいです。Sou itte itadakete ureshii desu.I am happy to hear you say that.
- 美咲 Misaki貴社でどのような貢献ができますか？Kisha de dono you na kouken ga dekimasu ka?What kind of contribution can I make to your company?
- 蓮 Renあなたのスキルをぜひ活かしてほしいです。Anata no sukiru o zehi ikashite hoshii desu.I would definitely like you to utilize your skills.
