Topic N2
Japanese Learning
11. Office - Reporting Progress and Discussing Issues
N2 Conversation Lesson 11 - Office - Reporting Progress and Discussing Issues
💬Dialogue
課長、新プロジェクトの進捗状況ですが、第1フェーズは予定通り完了しました。
Section Manager, regarding the progress of the new project, Phase 1 has been completed as scheduled.
そうか、順調だね。何か問題はないか。
I see, it's going smoothly. Are there any problems?
実は、開発チームから一部の仕様について変更の提案がありまして。
Actually, the development team has proposed a change to some of the specifications.
仕様変更？今の段階での変更はリスクが大きいんじゃないか。
Specification change? Isn't a change at this stage high risk?
はい。ただ、ユーザーの利便性を考慮すると、今のうちに修正しておいたほうが、後々のトラブルを防げるとの判断です。
Yes. However, considering user convenience, they've judged that correcting it now will prevent later troubles.
なるほど。納得のいく説明だね。ただ、予算の範囲内で収まるのか。
I see. That's a convincing explanation. But will it fit within the budget?
そこが課題でして、追加の費用が発生する可能性があります。
That's the challenge; there is a possibility that additional costs will be incurred.
うーん、予算をオーバーするとなると、部長の承認が必要になるな。
Hmm, if it goes over the budget, the Department Manager's approval will be necessary.
はい。ですので、明日詳細な資料を準備した上で、改めてご相談させていただきたいと考えております。
Yes. Therefore, after preparing detailed materials tomorrow, I would like to consult with you once again.
わかった。資料をもとに検討しよう。
Understood. Let's consider it based on the materials.
⭐Key Expressions
～に限って
Emphasizes a specific case, or describes an unfortunate event that occurs only at that time.
～に基づいて / ～に基づき
Indicates the base or criteria for an action or judgment.
～を機に
Used when an event triggers a change in the previous state.
～に際して
Used when starting an important or formal event.
📚Vocabulary
進捗状況
しんちょくじょうきょう
progress status
仕様
しよう
specifications
考慮する
こうりょする
to consider
後々
のちのち
later on/in the future
納得のいく
なっとくのいく
convincing/satisfactory
承認
しょうにん
approval
改めて
あらためて
afresh/once again
を機に
をきに
taking the opportunity
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