問い合わせ
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Noun form meaning 'inquiry' or 'query'. Often used in formal contexts, such as customer service or business communications. Can be combined with verbs like 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to form 『問い合わせする』 (toiawase suru, 'to make an inquiry').
Theme
User is a customer service representative at a call center, and Suzuki, a supervisor, is reviewing how to handle customer inquiries. They are discussing best practices for responding to inquiries.
問い合わせ
といあわせ
inquiry
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Imagine you have a question and need to 'ask' someone. 'Toi' in 『問い合わせ』 (toiawase, 'inquiry') sounds like 'toy' — think of a toy that asks questions, like a talking doll making an inquiry!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『問い合わせ』 (toiawase, 'inquiry') is commonly used in customer service, business, and official settings. You might see signs like 『お問い合わせはこちら』 (otoiawase wa kochira, 'inquiries here') in stores or websites.
Forms
Base: 問い合わせNoun form meaning 'inquiry' or 'query'. Often used in formal contexts, such as customer service or business communications. Can be combined with verbs like 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to form 『問い合わせする』 (toiawase suru, 'to make an inquiry').