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Natural keigo for workplace chat
Keep Slack and Teams messages concise, considerate and appropriate for the person you are messaging.
Workplace chat usually needs lighter keigo than email. The goal is respect without ceremonial wording that slows down everyday collaboration.
What to check
Stay concise
Keep the request and required action easy to scan.
Soften direct commands
Turn blunt instructions into clear, considerate requests.
Do not over-formalize
Use natural workplace language for colleagues and managers.
Before and after
Draft
これ確認して。今日中に返事ください。
Polished keigo
こちらをご確認いただき、本日中にご返信いただけますでしょうか。
The action and deadline stay clear while the request becomes respectful.
Frequently asked questions
Is email-style keigo too formal for chat?
Often it is. Select workplace chat so the rewrite stays compact and conversational.
Can I message a manager with it?
Yes. Choose a more formal tone when the relationship calls for additional respect.
Polish your own Japanese text
Paste a draft and choose the situation and tone. KeigoLens returns a natural rewrite with an explanation.
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