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ビジネス日本語講座
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- ビジネス日本語講座
人間は「何者でもない人生」を肯定できるのか
Can we accept a life in which we never become “someone”? In this episode, I begin with Dostoevsky’s Notes from Underground and explore the modern pressure to…
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人類はいつから、こんなにほっこりしたがるようになったのか
Why do we crave “hokkori”—that warm, cozy feeling—so much today? In this episode, I explore how the Japanese word “hokkori” reflects something deeper about…
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「一気通貫」はなぜビジネス日本語になったのか
What does ikki-tsūkan (一気通貫) mean in Japanese business? Originally a mahjong term, it has become a common expression in Japanese companies, describing a…
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サウナで整う、という言葉に感じる違和感
Why does simply feeling good no longer seem enough? In Japan, sauna culture often uses the word totonou, meaning to feel physically and mentally “reset” or…
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狂わなければ救われない
Modern life demands that we behave rationally, efficiently, and responsibly. But perhaps human beings also need places where they can temporarily “go crazy.”…
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路上の施しとYouTubeの不幸コンテンツは、なぜ同じではないのか
Is giving money to a person begging on the street the same as sending money to someone sharing their struggles on YouTube? In this episode, I explore a crucial…
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労働力しか売るものがなかった時代から、人生そのものを売る時代へ
What happens when people stop selling only their labor and begin selling their entire lives? In this episode, I use Marx’s ideas about labor and alienation as…
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苦しみは隠れた原価である
What if employee suffering were treated as a hidden business cost? In this episode, I explore how companies carefully track materials, logistics, labor…
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自己啓発はなぜ社会問題を個人の問題に変えてしまうのか
Why does self-help culture turn social problems into personal problems? In this episode, I examine how low wages, inequality, insecure employment, and…
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なぜ自己啓発は習慣を好むのか
Why does self-help culture love habits so much? In this episode, I examine how ordinary behaviors such as waking up early, reading, exercising, and arriving…
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苦しみの原価低減、終わらない減価償却
In this episode, I examine the suffering of corporate employees through the language of accounting. Companies constantly try to reduce material, logistics, and…
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苦しんでいないと仕事に見えない ── なぜ会社はストレスを成果と勘違いするのか
In this episode, I explore a peculiar aspect of Japanese corporate culture: the belief that work should involve visible suffering. Producing results…
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欲望を道徳で包むと、人はなぜこじれるのか
In this episode, I explore why people become psychologically conflicted when they hide their desires behind morality. Wanting money, recognition, success, or…
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会社を辞めても、頭の中では会社員のままの人がいる
What happens when people leave a company but remain employees in their minds? In this episode, I introduce the idea of the “employee in the brain” and…
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ノウハウは売るものではなく、利益を生み出すために内部に蓄積するもの
If you have a truly profitable business method, why sell the method instead of using it yourself? In this episode, I examine the strange economics of the…
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末人はVlogを撮る――『小さな幸せ』という現代の自己演出
What happens when “small happiness” becomes a product? In this episode, I explore the rise of minimalist, low-income lifestyle vlogs that transform modest…
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現代において、人畜無害が徳になった
Has being harmless become a modern virtue? In this episode, I explore why calm, agreeable, non-confrontational personalities are increasingly rewarded on…
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独立すると「仕事を探さない能力」が必要になる
When you become independent, working harder is not always the right answer. In this episode, I explore why freelancers and small business owners eventually…
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アウトプット能力と市場価値は、必ずしも同じではない
Creating more doesn’t necessarily mean creating more value. In this episode, I explore the difference between output capacity and market value, especially in…
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自分の理解の速度を、自分の理解の深さと混同してはならない
Some people understand new ideas incredibly quickly. They grasp the big picture, identify patterns, and explain complicated topics with confidence. But fast…
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抽象論だけでコンテンツを作るのは、一つの才能である。
Can abstract ideas alone create powerful content? In this episode, I explore why some creators can speak for hours using broad concepts such as happiness…
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起業するには「社会人経験」が必要なのか
Do you really need years of corporate experience before starting a business? In this episode, I challenge the common belief that becoming a successful…
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なぜYouTubeのテンプレ編集は、こんなにウザいのか
Why do so many YouTube videos feel exactly the same? In this episode, I examine the rise of formulaic editing designed to maximize watch time rather than…
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ギラギラした先生に、そんなに説教されたいですか？
Why are harsh, confident mentors so popular online? In this episode, I explore the hidden market behind motivational influencers, business coaches, and…
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普通のことしか言っていなくても、多くの支持を集めるのはなぜなのか。
Why do people follow creators who seem to say nothing new? In this episode, I explore the idea that many people are not searching for knowledge as much as they…
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小判鮫営業は真の海外営業ではない
What does it really mean to work in an international market? In this episode, I reflect on my experience in overseas sales and explain why working abroad is…
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分析屋の時代は終わる──AIが奪う「賢そうな人」の仕事
Is the age of the “analyst” coming to an end? In this episode, I argue that AI is rapidly reducing the value of skills once considered signs of intelligence…
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「コト消費」という言葉に感じる違和感について
Why does the term “experience economy” make me uncomfortable? In this episode, I explore my long-standing discomfort with marketing concepts such as…
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AI時代のメディアリテラシー──あなたは情報ではなく、自分を見ている
What does media literacy really mean in the age of AI? Many people focus on spotting fake news or verifying facts, but I believe a deeper skill is becoming…
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「努力すれば誰かが見てくれる」という危険な物語
Does hard work really guarantee recognition? In this episode, I examine the popular belief that “if you work hard, someone will notice you.” While this idea…
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なぜ今、生活そのものを発信する人が増えたのか
Why are so many people sharing their everyday lives online? In this episode, I explore the rise of vlogs as more than just a social media trend. I argue that…
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世界観も商品である──ツルツルした発信に惑わされないために
In the age of AI and social media, even a worldview can become a product. In this episode, I explore how carefully designed lifestyles, aesthetics, and…
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ミニマリストというブランドは、現代社会でどう機能しているのか
What does the minimalist brand really represent in today's society? In this episode, I explore minimalism not as a personal lifestyle or philosophy, but as a…
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海外ビジネスと「小判鮫」の生存戦略
In this episode, I use the remora fish (suckerfish) as a metaphor to explore the changing landscape of international business. For decades, many companies…
- ビジネス日本語講座
日系企業にぶら下がる海外ビジネスは先細りしやすい
In this episode, I examine why businesses that depend primarily on Japanese companies overseas often struggle to achieve long-term growth. Drawing on my own…
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日本型量産型ビジネスマンとは何か
In this episode, I explore the idea of the “Japanese mass-produced businessman.” I describe how schools and companies have traditionally shaped people into…
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努力を省略できるという幻想
In this episode, I question the popularity of simple formulas and easy explanations in today's information culture. A single phrase I heard on another…
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評価される人格は、演技の対象になる
In this episode, I explore how the qualities that organizations reward often become performances rather than genuine expressions of character. Through a…
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知的好奇心と情報収集能力は別物である
In this episode, I question the popular phrase "intellectual curiosity" and explore how its meaning is often distorted in the business world. Genuine curiosity…
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YouTubeは「学び」のフリをした時間泥棒である
In this episode, I examine why YouTube often feels educational while quietly consuming our most valuable resource: time. Although the platform offers useful…
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なぜ「無傷の人」の話は心に残らないのか
In this episode, I explore why some speakers leave us inspired while others, despite being knowledgeable and articulate, feel strangely forgettable. I argue…
- ビジネス日本語講座
フリーランスは「忙しいフリ」をしていないか
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…
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不労所得を語る人ほど、裏では労働している
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…
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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
In this episode, I explore why many Japanese salaried workers study hard, gain qualifications, and build practical experience, yet still struggle to prove…
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「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
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…
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新聞が『言っているようで、言っていない』が成立する理由
In this episode, I examine why newspaper articles often seem to say something while avoiding any clear conclusion. Rather than criticizing journalism itself, I…
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面白い記事を探すコストが上がった
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…
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昔は良かった。でも私は、今の時代の方がマシだと思う。
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…
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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。
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…
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AIから逃げる人たち
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…
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日本の製造業は、人手不足にどう対応するのか
Japan’s manufacturing industry is facing a serious labor shortage. In this episode, I explore four major strategies companies are using to respond: automation…
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何を捨てて、何に賭けるか
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…
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AIゴールドラッシュで一番儲かるのは誰なのか
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…
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AIは宝島の地図ではない
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…
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『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
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…
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人はテンプレートは真似できても、人生は真似できない
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…
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日本人の勤勉さは美徳か、それとも罠か
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…
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頑張る営業より、売れる仕組みを作れ
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…
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日本の社長の前では、自由人を演じてはいけない
In this episode, I explore why presenting yourself as a “free spirit” may not resonate with many Japanese business owners. While traveling, changing careers…
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営業マンはなぜ売らんかなの営業になってしまうのか
Why do so many salespeople end up focusing on closing deals rather than solving customer problems? In this episode, I explore how incentive systems, sales…