面接

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 明日、会社の面接を受けます。▶ —
   Tomorrow I have a job interview at a company.
2. 面接では、はっきり話すことが大切です。▶ —
   In an interview, it is important to speak clearly.

Collocations

Mnemonic

面接 mensetsu — 面 (face) + 接 (to come into contact). Talking face (面) to face in contact (接) is an interview. It pairs with 受ける (to receive): 面接を受ける (to have an interview). Workplace and admission vocabulary, like 確認 (partial-5). 面 = face/surface, 接 = contact.

Quick check

1. What does 面接を受ける mean?

   • to have/sit an interview
   • to become an interviewer
   • to cancel an interview
   • to fail an interview