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ビジネス日本語講座

齋藤茂樹 (Shigeki Saito)

🎯 Japanese lessons & AI voice data licensing 👉 https://sites.google.com/view/shigeki/home ——— 📣 このポッドキャストでは、日系企業で働きたい方向けに、ビジネスで使われる日本語やマナー、面接・業界研究のコツなどを解説しています。 ◆ 無料メルマガ https://my162p.com/p/r/odSmegng ◆ YouTube www.youtube.com/@Shigeki-Sensei ◆ブログ https://businessnihongo555.blogspot.com/ ◆Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shigeki_sensei555/ ◆電子書籍 www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0DSWMHJRZ ◆お問い合わせ https://forms.gle/Ph1frcztsKPEH5H79

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00:11:22

知的好奇心と情報収集能力は別物である

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2026/07/20

In this episode, I question the popular phrase "intellectual curiosity" and explore how its meaning is often distorted in the business world. Genuine curiosity comes from an inner desire to understand something for its own sake, without concern for profit, status, or recognition. By contrast, many companies use the term to describe practical information gathering for career success. I discuss why these are fundamentally different motivations and why true passion often appears as obsession or

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00:11:55

YouTubeは「学び」のフリをした時間泥棒である

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2026/07/19

In this episode, I examine why YouTube often feels educational while quietly consuming our most valuable resource: time. Although the platform offers useful tutorials and endless information, it can also create the illusion of learning without encouraging deep thinking or lasting understanding. I discuss how endless recommendations, comment sections, and constant stimulation keep us engaged while reducing opportunities for reflection. YouTube is a powerful tool when used intentionally, but it should

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00:12:57

なぜ「無傷の人」の話は心に残らないのか

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2026/07/18

In this episode, I explore why some speakers leave us inspired while others, despite being knowledgeable and articulate, feel strangely forgettable. I argue that the difference is not intelligence or presentation skills, but whether their words carry the weight of lived experience. Personal struggles, failures, and emotional scars give authenticity that polished information alone cannot provide. In an age when AI can generate endless accurate content, genuine human stories become even more valuable

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00:10:38

フリーランスは「忙しいフリ」をしていないか

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2026/07/17

Freelancing is often presented as a path to freedom, independence, and control over one’s time. Yet many freelancers still feel the need to appear constantly busy, productive, and successful, especially on social media. In this episode, I compare “pretending to work” as an employee with the same behavior as a freelancer. For employees, slowing down can be a form of self-protection within an unfair system. For freelancers, however, performing busyness can become self-exploitation. True freedom does

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00:07:39

不労所得を語る人ほど、裏では労働している

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2026/07/16

Passive income is often described as money that comes in without working. But is that really true? In this episode, I explore the reality behind passive income and explain why many of the people who promote it are actually working very hard behind the scenes. Using examples such as authors, investors, and content creators, I argue that passive income is not the absence of work but the result of work done in the past. Rather than chasing effortless wealth, we should focus on building assets and

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00:09:36

会社に忠実だった人ほど、会社の外では評価されない理由

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2026/07/15

In this episode, I explore why many Japanese salaried workers study hard, gain qualifications, and build practical experience, yet still struggle to prove their value outside their companies. The problem is not necessarily a lack of ability. Many firms train employees in company-specific systems, relationships, and ways of working that are difficult to translate into clear market value. I discuss why long service can sometimes make career changes harder, how Japanese companies function as

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00:08:23

「年商○○万円」に騙されるな。本当に見るべき数字は利益である

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2026/07/14

In this episode, I examine why impressive claims such as “annual sales of 30 million yen” or “a business generating 100 million yen a year” can be misleading. Revenue shows the size of a business, but it does not reveal how much money is actually earned after materials, rent, salaries, taxes, and other expenses. Using examples from restaurants, manufacturing, and the film Wall Street, I explain the difference between sales, profit, and after-tax income. The key lesson is simple: numbers may be

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00:08:48

新聞が『言っているようで、言っていない』が成立する理由

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2026/07/13

In this episode, I examine why newspaper articles often seem to say something while avoiding any clear conclusion. Rather than criticizing journalism itself, I explore the structural reasons behind this style of reporting. Newspapers must balance competing interests, avoid unnecessary conflict, and present multiple perspectives without taking strong positions. As a result, readers may finish an article feeling informed but without gaining a clearer framework for judgment. I also discuss why this

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00:09:16

面白い記事を探すコストが上がった

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2026/07/12

As AI makes writing easier than ever, a new challenge has emerged: finding truly original and meaningful content. In this episode, I explore how the cost of creating articles has fallen while the cost of discovering genuinely insightful writing has increased. Drawing on my experience searching through blogs and online platforms, I argue that personal experience, unique perspectives, and authentic voices are becoming more valuable than polished AI-generated text. In the AI era, success is no longer

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00:16:06

昔は良かった。でも私は、今の時代の方がマシだと思う。

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2026/07/11

Was the past really better, or did we simply fail to see its problems? In this episode, I reflect on why my view of the past has changed over time. While today's world faces serious challenges—including inflation, war, AI-driven disruption, and political polarization—it also exposes injustices that were once ignored or accepted. I discuss how social media, transparency, and public debate have transformed our understanding of discrimination, workplace culture, and political leadership. Rather

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00:09:19

なぜ物価は上がるのか。そして私たちはどう生きればいいのか。

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2026/07/10

Why are prices rising, and what can we do about it? In this episode, I explain the main causes of inflation in simple terms, without relying on complicated economic jargon. We explore how higher raw material costs, energy prices, labor shortages, wage growth, exchange rates, and monetary policy all influence the cost of everyday life. I also discuss whether prices can ever fall again and why long-term inflation is more common throughout history. Finally, I share practical strategies for adapting,

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00:06:35

AIから逃げる人たち

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2026/07/09

As AI transforms white-collar work, many people are turning toward blue-collar careers in search of security. But is fear the right reason to choose a profession? In this episode, I argue that the real question is not which job is safer, but how you can build lasting value through your skills and experience. I also examine why manual trades have always been essential, long before AI became a major concern, and why they deserve genuine respect rather than being treated as a refuge. Success in the AI

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00:06:22

日本の製造業は、人手不足にどう対応するのか

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2026/07/08

Japan’s manufacturing industry is facing a serious labor shortage. In this episode, I explore four major strategies companies are using to respond: automation, labor-saving systems, foreign workers, and redesigning production processes. I also discuss why simply hiring more people is no longer enough and why the future belongs to factories that can operate efficiently with fewer workers. Beyond technology, I examine the importance of better management, employee development, and creating workplaces

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00:07:06

何を捨てて、何に賭けるか

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2026/07/07

In this episode, I discuss why success in the AI era depends less on gathering information and more on making better choices. AI can provide endless ideas, analyze data, and summarize knowledge, but it cannot decide what you should dedicate your life to. Our time, energy, and attention are limited, making strategic focus more important than ever. Real strategy is not about doing everything—it is about deciding what not to do. Lasting success comes from committing to one meaningful direction,

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00:06:50

AIゴールドラッシュで一番儲かるのは誰なのか

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2026/07/06

In this episode, I compare today’s AI boom to the California Gold Rush. During the gold rush, many people searched for gold, but some of the most reliable profits came from selling tools, supplies, and services to the miners. I explore how a similar pattern is emerging in the AI industry, where many businesses focus on selling AI courses, consulting, and tools rather than creating lasting value. AI is a powerful tool, but it is not a guarantee of success. Real opportunities still depend on

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00:07:03

AIは宝島の地図ではない

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2026/07/05

In this episode, I explain why AI is not a treasure map. AI can help us learn skills, generate ideas, summarize information, and improve efficiency, but it cannot tell us exactly what business will succeed or where the next opportunity lies. Markets are ultimately driven by human emotions, curiosity, and unpredictable decisions—not by algorithms alone. That is why real success still requires observation, experimentation, and direct experience. AI is a powerful navigator, but it cannot discover

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00:08:03

『何をやれば儲かるか』から始めると、顧客は財布になってしまう

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2026/07/04

In this episode, I discuss why starting a business with the question, “What will make the most money?” can lead to losing sight of the customer. Profit is essential, but when it becomes the only goal, people gradually stop seeing customers as individuals and begin seeing them as wallets. Drawing on my own experience in sales, I explain how pressure to meet targets can change the way we think. I argue that lasting businesses begin with a different question: “Who is struggling, and what problem can I

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00:07:03

人はテンプレートは真似できても、人生は真似できない

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2026/07/03

In this episode, I explore why people can easily copy templates but can never copy someone else's life. In the age of AI and social media, it has become simple to imitate successful content formats, attractive designs, and popular marketing strategies. However, true originality comes from personal experience, not from templates. Your struggles, failures, career path, and unique perspective create the context that gives your work meaning. I argue that the strongest personal brand is built by

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00:16:01

日本人の勤勉さは美徳か、それとも罠か

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2026/07/02

In this episode, I examine whether the Japanese reputation for hard work is truly a virtue or has become a hidden trap. While many foreigners admire Japan's diligence, punctuality, and strong work ethic, these strengths also have a darker side, including overwork, burnout, and workplace pressure. I explore how Japan's postwar economic success was driven not only by effort but also by favorable demographics, global conditions, and industrial policy. Today, hard work alone is no longer enough

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00:07:01

頑張る営業より、売れる仕組みを作れ

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2026/07/01

In this episode, I discuss why building a sales system is more valuable than relying solely on individual sales talent. Hard work and persistence are important, but they do not always create sustainable success. I explain why analyzing the real reasons behind sales—such as product quality, market timing, referrals, and business structure—is essential for long-term growth. Drawing on my own experience in sales, I compare companies that depend on exceptional salespeople with those that create

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